LETR Awards & Honors
2022
Highlights
- 2 Truck Convoys
- 11 Polar Plunges and 5K Polar Struts
- 32 Tip A Cop or Cops on Top Fundraising Events
- 41 years of Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run
- 1,508 miles ran in ceremonial Torch Runs in Kansas
- 2,015 Kansas Law Enforcement Officers participating
- 24,413 medals and ribbons presented by Kansas LETR to SOKS athletes
- $501,362.04 in funds raised and donated to SOKS
- Countless high fives and smiles!
2021
Highlights
- 11 Polar Plunges and 5K Polar Struts
- 32 Tip A Cop or Cops on Top Fundraising Events
- 40 years of Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run
- 1,508 miles ran in ceremonial Torch Runs
- 1,990 Kansas Law Enforcement Officers participating
- 24,000 medals and ribbons presented by Kansas LETR to SOKS athletes
- $441,479.69 in funds raised and donated to SOKS
- Countless high fives and smiles!
2020
Highlights
Each year the Law Enforcement Torch Run International Executive Council recognised the achievements of Torch Run programs from around the world. This would normally take place at the annual LETR International Conference, which did not place this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This video highlights the overall achievements of the movements as well as listing the winning programs in the various award categories.
2019
Highlights
What an incredible year 2019 was! Just a few highlights from the year:
- 2 Truck Convoys
- 11 Polar Plunges and 5K Polar Struts
- 38 years of Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run
- 52 Tip A Cop or Cops on Top Fundraising Events
- 53 Ceremonial/Signature Community Torch Runs
- 1,185 miles ran in ceremonial Torch Runs in Kansas
- 1,993 Kansas Law Enforcement Officers participating
- 24,413 medals and ribbons presented by Kansas LETR to SOKS athletes
- Record breaking $664,050.38 in funds raised and donated to SOKS
- Countless high fives and smiles!
Throwback
Top Raisers, Past Winners, & Unsung Heroes
Top Fundraisers
2019
Top Guns
2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
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2005
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RICHARD LAMUNYON HALL OF FAME
The Richard LaMunyon Torch Run Hall of Fame was created to recognize outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to the statewide success of the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics. The winner’s involvement must demonstrate a sustained and significant contribution to the achievement of the goals of the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run. The minimum requirements for this award are at least five (5) years of participation with the Kansas Torch Run, outstanding achievement in program development, organization and fundraising success.
Congratulations to the Richard LaMunyon Hall of Fame winners The Original Torch Runners (Jack Leon, Bob Bachman, Walt Kuykendall, Jan McCloud, Kirk Miles, and Donald “Barney” Ipsen.
PAST WINNERS
- 2022: The Original Torch Runners: Jack Leon, Bob Bachman, Walt Kuykendall, Jan McCloud, Kirk Miles, and Donald “Barney” Ipsen (Wichita Police Department)
- 2020: Luke Schulte (special olympics kansas)
- 2019: Joni Showalter (Goodland Police Department)
- 2018: Jeremiah Waters (Merriam Police Department)
- 2017: David Nienstedt (Wichita Police Department)
- 2016: Adam Taylor (Prairie Village Police Department)
- 2015: Kristi Powell (Topeka Police Department)
- 2014: Christopher Moore (Pittsburg Police Department)
- 2013: John Koelsch (Lyon County Sheriff’s Office)
- 2012: Jeff Bragg (Olathe Police Department)
- 2011: Todd Martens (McPherson Police Department)
- 2010: Shawn Farris (Leawood Police Department)
- 2009: Mark Malick (Kansas Bureau of Investigations)
- 2008: Tim Burnett (Merriam Police Department)
- 2006: Sergeant Brad McCaffree (Wichita Police Department)
- 2005: William Lovewell (Hays Police Department)
- 2004: Mike Daniels (Merriam Police Department)
- 2003: Dean Harcrow (Hutchinson Police Department)
- 2002: Dennis Shaw (McPherson Police Department)
- 2001: Stephen Ragan (Kansas Highway Patrol)
- 2000: Robbie Davenport (Wichita Police Department)
- 1999: Tim Driscoll (St. John Police Department)
- 1998: Kevin Koster (Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office)
- 1997: Ron Puterbaugh (Ottawa Police Department)
- 1997: Lee Martinez (Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office)
- 1996: Lloyd Hamrick (Wichita Airport Authority)
- 1996: Walt Kuykendall (Wichita Police Department)
- 1996: Richard LaMunyon (Wichita Police Department)
JOHN CARION UNSUNG HERO AWARD
KANSAS UNSUNG HEROES
- 2014: Dennis Shaw (McPherson Police Department)
- 2011: Shawn Farris (Leawood Police Department)
THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS KANSAS IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY
