What: As Special Olympics Florida races into spring sports, Sanford’s Texas Roadhouse teams up with the Sanford Police Department to raise money for the state-wide organization.
The event benefits the Special Olympics Florida Law Enforcement Torch Run. Throughout the evening, Special Olympics athletes and local police officers will serve as “celebrity waiters” and line dance. Guests have the opportunity to tip them directly, with 100% of those donations supporting Special Olympics Florida
Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies — Florida Highway Patrol, police departments, sheriff’s offices, Florida Department of Corrections,
Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Agency, U.S. Customs, Air Force Police and Florida Fish and Wild
Life Conservation Commission (FWCC) — all participate in the state-wide torch run to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Florida. Each year, over 5,000 officers
carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 67 counties in Florida to the Opening Ceremony of the annual State Summer Games.
When: Thursday, January 29
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Texas Roadhouse
100 Towne Center Boulevard
Sanford, FL 32771
Why: Texas Roadhouse has a continuous history of giving back to its communities. In this case, 100% of all donations will go directly to Special Olympics Florida.
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, founded by Kent Taylor, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993 and has more than 721 locations in 49 states and 10 foreign countries. The family-friendly restaurant is famous for Hand-Cut Steaks, Made-From-Scratch Sides, Fresh-Baked Bread, and a lively atmosphere. In 2022, Texas Roadhouse was named one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies. In 2024 Texas Roadhouse was also recognized as America’s Customer Service Champions by USA Today and the Brand Icon Award by Nations Restaurant News. In addition to Texas Roadhouse, the company owns and operates Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers, for more information, visit www.texasroadhouse.com.
About Special Olympics Florida
Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. This global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world.
