Joined by some energetic youngsters and raising awareness for the Special Olympics with a Torch Run through Southampton were, from left, Terry Vargas, Michael Cuillerier, Chief Mike Bellai, and Ken McCulloch of Saugeen Shores Police Services; OPP officer Adam Belanger, Ryan Cabral of Hanover Police, Kevin Zettel of Saugeen Shores Police, Kristina Parson with West Grey and Saugeen Shores Officer Ian Clarke, May 22 in Southampton.

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Saugeen Shores Police Services along with young family members and friends from the OPP, West Grey and Hanover Police took to the streets of Southampton May 22 to with a Torch Run to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics.

The Special Olympics organizes a variety of indoor and outdoor activities such as bowling, bocce, golf, cross-country skiing and swimming, where athletes can participate at local, regional, provincial, national and world levels.

With the OPP’s Adam Belanger holding the torch, the run began on Victoria Street in front of GC Huston Public School in Southampton.

Participants looked like they were enjoying themselves as they headed down Southampton’s High Street, May 22, during the Special Olympics Torch Run.