BMS Pupils Selected as Olympic Torch Bearers for 2012 London Olympics
9th January 2012
Two Bedford Modern School pupils, Marcus Burnettand Julie Rogers, have been chosen to be part of the Olympic Torch Bearing team for the 2012 London Olympics.
Marcus, who is 13 years old, was nominated as he has been a tower of strength and support to his younger brother Jack who is currently in Year 3. Jack was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in July 2007 and had to endure three years of chemotherapy. With the support of his family and friends, Marcus has helped to raise over £35,000 for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research.
"I could not believe it when I found out that I had been chosen. This is a great honour and a once in a lifetime opportunity - I can't wait!", said Marcus.
The Torch will be arriving in Bedford on Sunday 8 July 2012.
Last year, Jack Burnett was invited to meet Sir Ian Botham to help launch Beefy's Great British Walk 2012. Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham has been walking to raise money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research since 1977 and has raised over £12 million.
Sir Ian will be walking through ten different towns in April and Jack has been chosen as the 'Local Hero' for the Cambridge leg of the walk covering four miles through the grounds of Wimpole Hall.
Bedford Modern School Year 8 pupil Julie Rogers has also been chosen as one of the Olympic Torch Bearers.
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