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The flame is located at Sir Fredrick Banting Square in London, Ontario , Canada . Source: ''Canada: A Nation Unfolding'' 2. The Flame of Hope is a symbol of the Special Olympics . Used much in the same spirit as the Olympic Flame at the Olympic Games , the Flame of Hope is lit during a special traditional ceremony in Athens , Greece in the months running up to the Special Olympics World Games . It is then relayed on foot by Special Olympics athletes and members of law enforcement agencies from around the world; this is the culmination of the Law Enforcement Torch Run program, the main fundraising vehicle for Special Olympics. At the end of its tour, the Flame is used to light a specially made beacon in the stadium which is to be the central location for those World Games. SEE ALSO |
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