Hawaii Mom Blog: The 40th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run Ignites Hope of Thousands of Local Athletes Statewide
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The 40th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run Ignites Hope of Thousands of Local Athletes Statewide

The Flame of Hope is burning brighter than ever as Special Olympics Hawaii and First Hawaiian Bank celebrate the 40th Annual Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run on Saturday, June 6 at Fort DeRussy’s Kuroda Field.

More than just a run, this year-round movement brings together over 2,500 law enforcement personnel statewide to raise awareness and funds for more than 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities. It all leads to the emotional Final Leg at the State Summer Games, where the torch is carried into Opening Ceremonies at UH Mānoa.

Named in honor of Honolulu Police Officer Troy Barboza, who coached Special Olympics athletes and was tragically killed in the line of duty, the event remains the only Torch Run in the world named after a fallen officer. His legacy lives on through this run — and through the thousands who proudly wear the commemorative Torch Run shirt each year to show their support.

Supporters can make a donation at bit.ly/2025torchrun to receive the 40th Anniversary Commemorative Torch Run shirt, with proceeds helping provide year-round sports and support programs at no cost to local athletes and their families.

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