Holmdel Officers Raising Money for Special Olympics

For 30 years, the Holmdel Police Department has run with the torch for the Special Olympics.

On June 7, officers will will pick up the torch from Middletown Police Officers, run three miles then pass it off to Hazlet Police Officers, all in the name of the Special Olympics.

The department typically raises $5,000 through sponsorships from individuals, local businesses and Holmdel PBA fundraisers every year, meaning the Holmdel department has raised at least $150,000 over the year for the cause.

On the day of the event, several very fit men and women of the Holmdel Police Dept, NJ State police officers and Holmdel First Aid Squad members meet up at the Exxon on Route 35 North, at Palmer Ave. They come dressed in Torch t-shirts and pose for photos, anticipating a signal that the Torch is finally approaching.

For the second year in a row, local high school students are invited to run with the officers as they pass the torch to the neighboring town. 

For $25 and a parental permission slip, any child that would like to run will receive a t-shirt and run side-by-side with their township police.

Anyone who would like to donate can do so online this year at the Torch Run website. Make sure you choose Holmdel Twp. Police, Run 07 in order for Holmdel to get the fundraising credits.

For more information, contact Ptlm. Mike Michalski at (732) 946-4400. Residents call also donate at the Holmdel Township Police Department.

Torch Run Sponsorship Recognition Levels

• Official Torch Plaque
• Full page photo/recognition in Torch Run Journal
• Company banner displayed during the Opening Ceremony of Summer Games
• Four tickets to Summer Games Reception

• Official Torch Plaque
• Full page photo/recognition in Torch Run Journal
• Company banner displayed during the Opening Ceremony of Summer Games
• Two tickets to Summer Games Reception

• Recognition Plaque
• Full page photo/recognition in Torch Run Journal

• Recognition Certificate
• Full page photo/recognition in Torch Run Journal

• Half page photo/recognition in Torch Run Journal

• 1/4 page listing in the Journal

• 1/8 page listing in the Journal

• Line listing in the Journal
• Schools, organizations and businesses can Adopt-a-Cop by sponsoring a Law Enforcement Officer in the Torch Run.