BOISE — Two days before the Special Olympics Idaho Summer Games kick off in Nampa, its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) was welcomed to the Capitol by Gov. Brad Little.

Ceremonially carried by law enforcement officers and athletes, the LETR Torch is near the conclusion of a statewide tour that began more than two weeks ago in Bonners Ferry.

“Your efforts help shine a light on inclusion, respect and opportunity for all,” Little told the torchbearers. “Your determination, courage and spirit inspire all of us and remind us that as we celebrate the torch run, we also celebrate our community coming together for something bigger than ourselves.”

The LETR’s director is Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue, who first took the position in 2024. He summarized the torch’s journey across the northern and eastern parts of the state, as well as the Magic Valley, before arriving in the Treasure Valley.

“It came to Mountain Home yesterday before arriving here in Ada County today, and we’re not done yet,” the sheriff said. “The final leg of the Torch Run will take place this Friday.”

That day, the torch will appear at 11 a.m. in Caldwell and at 4:30 p.m. in Nampa.

Athlete McKay Majors, who is part of a 32-member Idaho delegation traveling to the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota next month, said that his favorite part of competing and carrying the torch is getting to spend time with others — whether that’s his teammates, the officers or new friends.

“With the party, the ceremonies kicking off, and the state Games going on, I get to meet a lot of new people,” Majors said.

The Summer Games will take place at Nampa High School, with the opening ceremony kicking off at 6 p.m. Friday night. Competitions will run between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday.