Be a Fan of Inspiration ...
"When I first started playing two years ago, I wasn't that good," Bowers said. "I am better at the game now because I practice all the time."
Be a Fan of Inclusion ...
Sanders found a new meaning to life when he joined Special Olympics. He said that being a part of this is keeping him off the streets and it's something to look forward to because he made new friends.
Be a Fan of Sport ...
Martinez, who is from Sullivan County and is coached by Melissa Ebeling, believes that the Special Olympics has helped him stay motivated as well keeping positive.
LETR State Committee
The state committee is made up of law enforcement officers of all ranks from across New York who are actively involved in the Torch Run initiative in their respective regions. We typically meet 2-3 times per year at a centrally located venue to discuss what is going on in each region, best practices and exchange new and exciting ideas! We also attend international LETR conferences to keep up with what is going on across the world! How can you be involved? If you are an active Torch Run leader in your region, the state committee is the place for you! Please reach out to Kaila Horton (khorton@nyso.org) or your regional LETR staff person for more information.
New York LETR State Committee Members:
Torch Run Director - Captain Steve Nigrelli New York State Police
Assistant Torch Run Director West - Deputy Sal Gerbino Town of Gates Police Department
Assistant Torch Run Director East - Officer Chris Hamel Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department
Regional Torch Run Coordinators -
West - Chief Mike Williams Town of Hamburg Police Department
Genesee - Deputy Sal Gerbino Town of Gates Police Department
Central – Sgt. Michael Murray Auburn Correctional Facility
Capital - Chief Will Valenza Glens Falls Police Department
North - Suzanne Ewing
Hudson Valley - Captain Joe Barca Yonkers Police Department
NYC – Senior Court Officer Mike Siano New York State Courts
Long Island – Detective Investigator (Retired) Michael Neid Kings County District Attorney