Manteca Police officers are staging a torch run on Wednesday, May 20, to raise funds for the Northern California Special Olympics.
The funds raised help provide opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
For every $500 raised, it supports programs for one individual throughout the year including competitions, health and wellness programs, organized participation sports, a multi-day Summer Games event, and more.
A release from the organizers notes the “Manteca Police Department will once again carry the Flame of Hope for the Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Northern California and we need you to help us get there.”
“This isn’t just a run. It’s a movement for inclusion, opportunity, and support for athletes with intellectual disabilities. And 100% of funds raised go directly to the athletes.”
For $45, you can register to run or walk with the Manteca Police team as well as get a T-shirt.
You can also make a donation or simply show up along the route to show your support.
To register or donate go to p2p.onecause.com/letrrun/team/manteca-police-department while questions can be answered by calling (209) 456-8139.
Special Olympics Northern California is dedicated to promoting unity and empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities – both on and off the field.
Free Shred It Saturday
To help residents reduce the chances of becoming ID theft victim, the Manteca solid waste division is staging a free Shred It event to dispose of record and documents on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. until noon at the corporation yard at 210 East Wetmore Street off of South Main Street.
Information that can be valuable to ID thieves such as cancelled checks, old credit card statements, previous tax filings you no longer need to keep, and essentially any documents with personal information on it criminals can use to steal your identity can be shredded.
Personal information can be dropped off in plastic bags or boxes on Saturday.
City workers will take the items from your vehicle directly to Shred It trucks that will shred everything on site.
The corporation collection site also will accept electronic waste for recycling. That includes computers, monitors, printers, televisions, and such.
The free Shred It event is for city residents only. Proof of residency such as a city utility bill is required.
The cost is covered from monthly solid waste collection charges.
Manteca has been offering its residents the free Shred It program for 26 years. It is one of the few cities that offer such a service on an ongoing basis.
