On April 7, at about 2 p.m., the corner of Hillsboro and Federal was blocked off. Sirens blared, motorcycles revved their engines and runners ran all to benefit Special Olympics. Even the SWAT team was on hand.
Some of the runners had traveled all the way from the Miami-Dade line. Members of the Special Olympics joined at the beginning and ending of the race. Their goal — to carry the torch and pass it across the Palm Beach line to hand it to a new team of runners. But when they arrived, the runners were not there not receive it. Undaunted, they looked forward to the planned celebration at Dan Witt Park figuring they could hand it off there.
This run is part of a 1400-mile statewide relay that will culminate on May 13 in Buena Vista at the opening ceremonies of the Florida Special Olympics Summer Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports.
Those wanting to donate to the Special Olympics can call 954-262-2150. www.specialolympicsbroward.org.
