Challenge Coin

We had the opportunity to create a custom coin for The North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics in 2010. Let’s learn a bit more about the Torch run in the below segment taken from the Special Olympics North Carolina Web site.

The North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics unites officers from law enforcement agencies and corrections departments across the state in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics North Carolina The Torch Run efforts to raise funds include: collecting corporate sponsorships, T-shirt and hat donations and hosting unique fundraising events such as building sits, polar plunges and golf tournaments. 

Each summer, law enforcement officials carry the Flame of Hope across the state in The Torch Run Final Leg, culminating in the lighting of the cauldron to officially open the Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games in Raleigh. The 2,000-mile, 15-day Torch Run Relay involves more than 2,500 law enforcement officers and personnel representing more than 200 law enforcement agencies across North Carolina.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics is officially endorsed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Sheriff's Association, the North Carolina Sheriff's Association, the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, the NC Department of Corrections and the National Association of School Resource Officers.

As you can see, this is quite the event and its fundraising efforts support a great cause. The custom coin we were able to produce for this event serves as nice collectible and commemorative piece. Its use can extend to those participating in the event, the fans, and even those giving donations as they all can use this custom coin as a piece by which to remember the event for their own reason.

We produce custom coins like this frequently and would love to talk to you about your next event! Contact us for a free quote and design consultation to get started.