NJ LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN

NEWS and INFORMATION

LONG TIME DIRECTOR RETIRES
June 2023

Chief Robert Belfiore who has served the NJLETR for 40 years has retired from his position as Director.  His retirement coincided with the closong of the 2023 SONJ Summer Games in June.  A bittersweet moment for us all as most of us only know "the Chief" as the director which he had held for over 32 years.  Chief Belfiore will continue to volunteer his time to our efforts.  Retired NJSP Major Kevin Burke will take over the helm.  Many of you may know Kevin as the driving force of the Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge!   We wish both men the best in their respective futures!

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Meg Hammond and Jason Schubert Going to World Games in Berlin

Meg Hammond and Jason Schubert will be representing the NJLETR at the Final Leg of the Torch Run for the 2023 World Games in Berlin. Meg is a member of our LETR State Committee and will be running with the Flame of Hope.  Jason is the Senior Director of LETR Initiatives and will be working behind the scenes in a support role of the Final Leg.

2023 POLAR BEAR PLUNGE AT SEASIDE HEIGHTS

Our largest single fundraising event broke records!!!  The 30th Anniversary of the evenmt saw over 7,500 plungers go in 43 degree ocean water with 33 degree air temps and raised over $2.6 million dollars.

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Did you know.........

The NJLETR has formed the first and only known Honor Guard made up of Special Olympics athletes. The Honor Guard was formed in 2013 by NJLETR Assistant Director retired Capt Robert MacFarlane and retired Fair Lawn Police Captain Robert Kneer. Since its inception it has been involved in many events including the 2013 Special Olympics North American Softball Invitational games, the Opening Ceremonies of the SONJ Summer Games, the Wayne Memorial Day Parade, and at a NY Red Bulls games.