WASHINGTON — The Special Olympics Flame of Hope is continuing its journey from Greece to the World Games in Los Angeles via a relay that will pass through every state in America.
launched today from Augusta, Maine; Miami, Florida and D.C.
During Tuesday’s cauldron-lighting ceremony on the grounds of the Washington Monument, supporters said the flame represents the hope that all people with intellectual disabilities can be accepted and respected in an all-inclusive society.
The Special Olympics World Games begin July 25. More than 7,000 athletes from 170 countries around the globe will participate.
Joy Cheerleaders fr DC to LA kickoff
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Howard Amos holds THE flame fr Greece at DC ceremony — Kristi King (@kingÂ鶹¹ÙÍø)
Special Olympics Flame of Hope taking 3routes fr DC, ME and FL to LA will cover all 50 states
— Kristi King (@kingÂ鶹¹ÙÍø)
Unified Relay Acrss Amer Co-Capt Corey Leonhard & LETR: John Newnan light DC — Kristi King (@kingÂ鶹¹ÙÍø)  Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Kristi King contributed to this report
