The foundation of fundraising for the Torch Run program has been the sale of the official Torch Run T-shirt. The design of the shirt has changed every year, which makes each uniquely designed shirt more attractive to sell to individuals who buy shirts each year. All money raised from the selling of T-shirts goes to support the Special Olympic athletes in Hawaii. Any person who donates $20, will receive an official Torch Run T-shirt OR tank top and the opportunity to participate in the running of the “Final Leg” into the Opening Ceremonies of Hawaii’s State Summer Games. Long Sleeve T-shirts are also available for $25.

The Sale

While the T-shirt is popular, they do not sell themselves. The best method to sell them is to personally show them to groups and individuals. It is important to stress that we are seeking contributions, not sales. This can be done at daily meetings, roll call, meetings and other daily contacts that you make. Don’t forget that you can also sell them to your friends, family and anyone else outside of your agency. Show the shirt and explain what the Law Enforcement Torch Run is, and tell them how the funds raised go to benefit Special Olympics Hawaii. A lot of people will be wearing your T-shirts and this will help to spread the word on to others. Those people who have been successful at T-shirt sales continually sell shirts at every chance until everyone in their agency and community has been addressed. If someone says “no”, don’t worry about it; simply go on to the next person and ask again. Remember you are not asking for yourself, but to provide for an opportunity for an individual with mental retardation to discover his or her potential. The sale of each and every shirt makes a difference for our athletes and it also helps to inform others about the Torch Run program.

Oahu T-Shirt Orders

• Fill out the order form for the Torch Run T-shirts, and make sure that you include all of the information requested on the form.
• Double check your math! Make sure that the number of shirts in the ordering table corresponds with the total number of t-shirts sold and that the monies collected is sufficient to fit the bill
• Make sure that you have the money collected by the delivery date (the week of May 17th) of the T-shirts.
• Fax in your order form to Melissa Blake @ 943-8814.
• DEADLINE - April 30th. Any t-shirts ordered after the aforementioned deadline is subject to availability. Thus, certain sizes and styles may no longer be available after the deadline.
• Payment. To keep it simple, no shirts will be given out unless payment is received before or at the time of pick-up.
• Pick-up. Your t-shirts will be available for pick-up at Special Olympics’ main office on Oahu. Our address is 1500 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI. We are located on the second floor, makai side. There is office parking available outside the building.

Neighbor Island T-Shirt Orders

• Fill out the order form for the Torch Run T-shirts, and make sure that you include all of the information requested on the form.
• Double check your math! Make sure that the number of shirts in the ordering table corresponds with the total number of t-shirts sold and that the monies collected is sufficient to fit the bill
• Fill out & make a copy of the deposit slip, which is to be used at your local First Hawaiian Bank.
• Fax to Desiree Higa @ (808) 943-8814 the following:
  • Completed order form.
  • Copy of deposit slip.
• DEADLINE - May 12, 2004. Any t-shirts ordered after the aforementioned deadline is subject to availability. Thus, certain sizes and styles may no longer be available after the deadline.
• Payment. To keep it simple, no shirts will be given out unless payment is received before or at the time of pick-up.
• Pick-up. Your t-shirts will be available for pick-up at Special Olympics’ main office on Oahu. Our address is 1500 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI. We are located on the second floor, makai side. There is office parking available outside the building.

Please feel free to contact Desiree Higa at 943-8808 ext.33 if you have any questions or concerns. Special Olympics Hawaii also has a voicemail system with a mailbox for Torch Run only. Call the office at 943-8808 then press ext. 65 to get to the Torch Run mailbox. You can leave a message after the information is given. Please be specific with order by leaving your name, agency, address and phone number. If you are calling to check on an order you have faxed in, please leave specific information including the date the order was faxed and the quantities ordered.

T-Shirt Forms

• T-Shirt Order Form (PDF).
• Request for T-Shirt Advance (PDF).
• Athlete Request Form (PDF).