The South Carolina Highway Patrol, in partnership with the South Carolina Troopers Association, invites the public to join law enforcement for the third annual Trooper Toy Trot 5K Run and 2K Fun Walk. The event will be held on December 2, 2006, at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy at 8:30 a.m.

 

The Toy Trot was created in 2004 by Sgt. Dale Smith of the Highway Patrol’s Piedmont MAIT Unit. Sgt. Smith is an avid runner and wanted to use his knowledge of the running community to help the Highway Patrol organize an effort to assist underprivileged families during the holidays.

This has proved to be an outstanding community event and way to help make children’s holidays a little brighter.

 

The 5K Run will follow the certified course used by the Criminal Justice Academy to train law enforcement officers in the state. The 2K Walk will begin shortly after the run. All participants in the race are asked to bring a $10 unwrapped toy as part of their registration. If you do not wish to run or walk, but want to assist, you may do so by making a donation.

 

The toys collected from this event will be distributed around the state by Highway Patrol troopers. Last year, toys went to children all over the state including children’s hospitals, the Department of Social Services etc.

 

We hope you will join us for a great cause to help children in our state and communities have a brighter holiday. For more information, contact Debbie Brown at 803-896-9943.

 

Russell F. Roark III,

Colonel