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June 2, 2006

Photo: Torch run kicks off Special Olympics

Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach

William Winsor School Principal Bridget Morisseau is cheered by her students as she carries the Special Olympics torch today in front of the school on Putnam Pike in Smithfield, on the way to tonight's opening ceremonies for the event.

The torch run, which precedes the ceremonies each year, is generally one of the largest fundraisers for Special Olympics Rhode Island.

There are five legs to the run, which started today at 1 p.m. in East Providence. Runners from Westerly, Charlestown, and South Kingstown will meet up later for the final leg -- a five-mile stretch down Route 138 into University of Rhode Island's Meade Stadium in Kingston at about 8:20 p.m.

Nearly 1,500 athletes are scheduled to compete in the 38th Special Olympics Rhode Island Summer Games, being held today through Sunday at URI.

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