This is a picture of me several years ago at GM Place on the day we found out that Vancouver would be hosting the 2010 Olympics! I still have that towel which I have to continually save from JJ who tries to use it to clean something!
The ‘Decision Day’ at GM Place was so cool. There were many Canadian Olympians in attendance and we were able to watch the IOC members, people in Korea and Austria as well as those of us in Vancouver and Whistler on a big screen. The British Columbians were by far the most energetic and of course when we received the announcement that we were going to host the Olympics everyone just went crazy!!!
The reason why I am re-living that experience is because I wanted to share a cool program I learned about with you, SOGO Active. It was created by Coca Cola and ParticipAction to help Canadians between the ages of 13-19 live more active, healthier lifestyles. Canadian youth who sign up with SOGO Active can earn entries to become a torchbearer! How cool is that?! Entries are awarded based on how active you are. Over 1000 youth who join this program will be chosen to be torchbearers.
If you are a Canadian over 19 you can still participate as a community host, scheduling actvities within your community to help youth become more active. This would be a wonderful way for Canadians to get involved their communities!
Share this exciting program with all the Canadian youth you know, they will have you to thank if they are given the opportunity to become a torchbearer.
