Olympic Torch

I wrote a piece for Wired Playbook about carrying the Olympic Torch, you can read it here

I wrote that post last night and today I would of added a little addendum.  After carrying the torch I wanted to give as many people as possible the opportunity to carry the torch.  So today I took it into a local blind charity that runs a play group for babies and toddlers with visual impairments.  Giving these children the opportunity to carry the torch really highlighted how lucky I had been to be selected.  I will remember that moment just as well as I remember the moment of carrying the torch itself.

I also gave my torch to my guide dog trainer today, so she can take it back home to share it with her daughter and family.  I really do want to share it with as many people as possible and plan on visiting numerous schools over the coming weeks.

However this friday I have surgery, in an effort to correct the issues raised by the last surgery I had! So hopefully in a week or two I will be back training and fighting fit!

One thought on “Olympic Torch

  1. Wow Simon do you ever stop! It is very generous of you to share your experiences with so many people – especially the little ones. Ascot is going to be a busy dog – Good luick with your surgery – Janice XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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