“The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics 2009” is organised by Special Olympics Hong Kong (SOHK), supported by the seven disciplinary forces - Correctional Services Department (CSD), Customs & Excise Department (C&E), Fire Services Department (FSD), Government Flying Service (GFS), Hong Kong Police (HKP), Immigration Department (ID), Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Hong Kong Sports Association for the Mentally Handicapped (HKSAM). The torch run originated in the United States and has spread rapidly around the world. More than HK$15 million was raised at this moment for our SO athletes and HK$2 million is our target.

This year, the Opening Ceremony was held at 11:00am on 10 May 2009 (Sunday) at the Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza (near Shatin MTR Station, adjacent to Sha Tin Town Hall). It was our honor to have Mr. Ambrose Lee, IDSM, JP Secretary for Security to officiate at the Opening Ceremony. He will be accompanied by our officiating party consists of seven disciplinary departments, as well as representative from Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Mr. Wong Kam-po, BBS, MH, Star of Special Olympics lit up the Cauldron. He is the first Chinese World Champion cyclist winning the 15 km-scratch in 2007 UCI Track World Championships.

Thousands of Law Enforcement officers, joined by Special Olympics athletes and representatives of Commercial Corporate, have been involved in the Run since 1989. The fundraising campaign is organized to raise fund to support long term training and provide opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to participate in overseas competitions. This year, we are planning to take part in several “Special Olympics East Asia Games” held in different regions.