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Why did dozens of officers wearing red shirts run down Hypoluxo Road?

Palm Beach County law enforcement officers participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on April 26, 2017. (Alexandra Seltzer/The Palm Beach Post)

Law enforcement officers across the state are participating in the Torch Run to raise money for the Special Olympics Florida event in May.

Officers in counties across the state have held the run since March. On Wednesday, it was Palm Beach County’s turn.

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What appeared to be dozens of law enforcement officers started the run at 9 a.m. at the corner of Hypoluxo Road and U.S. 1. They ran west on Hypoluxo to Lawrence Road and north on Lawrence to Royal Palm School.

Law enforcement officers from Palm Beach County participate in the Torch Run on April 26, 2017 to raise money for the Special Olympics Florida. (Alexandra Seltzer/The Palm Beach Post)

Money for the Special Olympics Florida is raised through the sale of the Torch Run T-shirts and hats, and through local fundraising events.

The Olympics start Friday, May 19. The events are held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista.

Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Ray Wigfall says the run is a passion of his.

“I have a nephew who has Down Syndrome,” he said. “I’ve always participated.”

Florida Highway Patrol officers participate in the Torch Run on April 26, 2017 to raise money for Special Olympics Florida. From L to R: Capt. Earl Brown, retired Sgt. Archie McNair, Lt. Angel Rogers and Sgt. Ray Wigfall. (Alexandra Seltzer/The Palm Beach Post)

 

Law enforcement officers from Palm Beach County participate in the Torch Run on April 26, 2017 to raise money for Special Olympics Florida. (Alexandra Seltzer/The Palm Beach Post)
Law enforcement officers from Palm Beach County participate in the Torch Run on April 26, 2017 to raise money for Special Olympics Florida. (Alexandra Seltzer/The Palm Beach Post)