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Torch Relay Reaches Auburn Tonight

Posted: Jul. 13, 2015 2:22 PM PDT

It’s an honor that isn’t bestowed on every community, but the City of Auburn has been selected. The torch run for the Special Olympics comes through town tonight…

Listen to Doug Hopping

Police Sergeant Doug Hopping helped put the event together. It will start around 6:30 this evening and feature about 40 runners. Lieutenant Victor Pecoraro, who also helped organize Auburn’s role in the relay, says it’s an honor to be chosen…

Listen to Victor Pecoraro

The torch, like the torch for the Olympic games was ignited in Athens, Greece, and has been run all over the world. The torch run will end in Los Angeles on July 25 when it is carried into the Memorial Coliseum for the 2015 World Games.

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