Submitted on
Monday 20 June 2011
by
Jackie Newing
London 2012 are looking for 8,000 truly inspirational people from the UK to carry the Olympic Flame. They need you to help find them, by nominating them to be a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer.
Who are they looking for?
Do you know someone who is truly inspirational? Someone who always strives to do their best?
London 2012 are looking for truly incredible individuals whose personal stories will inspire millions of people watching the Olympic Torch Relay – in their community, across the UK and around the world.
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things. From any walk of life, anywhere in the UK.
They need you to help find them.
Do you know someone who:
Has inspired you to do something you never thought possible?
Always tries to be the best they can be?
Makes a real difference in their school or local community?
Has shown what it means to be a real friend?
Shows respect for other people and knows the importance of fair play?
Tell London 2012 their story.
They don’t have a particular person, or type of story, in mind – They are excited to see who’s out there.
It might be a friend who gave up a lot to help you through a really hard time.
A local football coach, out on the touchline every week, encouraging their team come rain or shine.
A youth worker who runs a music project to give confidence to children in deprived areas.
Or someone who gives time every evening to help elderly or disabled people.
These are just some of the hundreds of thousands of stories that are out there. We all know someone who gives their all – and inspires others as they do so. Let's give them their moment to shine.
To nominate someone to be a torch bearer use the link below.
http://www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/carrying-the-olympic-flame/nominate-a-torchbearer.php
Nominations close on 29th June 2011.