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Flame of Hope
The Flame of Hope is a symbol of Special Olympics. Used much in the same spirit as the Olympic Flame at the Olympic Games, the Flame of Hope is lit during a special traditional ceremony in Athens, Greece in the months running up to the Special Olympics World Games. It is then relayed on foot by Special Olympics athletes and members of law enforcement agencies from around the world; this is the culmination of the Law Enforcement Torch Run programme, the main fundraising vehicle for Special Olympics.
At the end of its tour, the Flame is used to light a specially made beacon in the stadium which is to be the central location for those World Games.
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