Wednesday 30th May 2012
Jayne Allen from Chesterfield has been chosen as one of just 100 Sainsbury's customers to carry the Paralympic flame after being nominated through her local store in Matlock.
On the 29th August, Jayne, (above), who works at Highfields School, Matlock, will carry the 2012 Paralympic Games Torch as part of the 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay.
Over the last 10 years, Jayne has encouraged thousands of young people into volunteering & Leadership courses and these collectively have in turn, dedicated many thousands of volunteering hours, sharing their passion & helping others become actively involved in PE & sport in the community.
Last year, Jayne received the 'Queens Award' for services to volunteering for her work developing Highfields School Leadership Academy in Matlock, Derbyshire. This year, in recognition of further pioneering work developing international links, Sports leaders UK honoured her by presenting the Academy with the first ever 'World Leader' status for Leadership & Volunteering.
Once the Flame has been lit, it will be carried by Jayne and the other torch-bearers, on a very special 24 hour relay from Stoke Mandeville in Aylesbury, the spiritual home of the Paralympic Movement, to the Olympic Park in Stratford, East London, where the Flame will be used to officially open the 2012 Paralympic Games. The relay will take place over 24 hours from 28th to 29th August.
To commemorate and celebrate this once in a lifetime occasion, there will be a series of public events, called Flame Festivals, during the August Bank Holiday weekend, with activities and a live stage show. By going along to a Flame Festival, people can help to light the way to the Paralympic Games with fun activities and a lantern procession.
Jayne said: "I am so excited to have been chosen to carry the Paralympic Flame. I am really honoured to be taking part in a momentous occasion for both the UK and Highfields School and can't wait to carry the Paralympic Flame."
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