We saw this great piece in the Canmore Leader last week about the Canadian Athlete Family Program and some of the 2010 hopefuls whose families we'd be hosting for the Games.
The article highlights biathlete Megan Imrie and what having her family cheering her on at the Games would mean to her. Here's a bit of the article:
The Petro- Canada athlete family program is making it possible for family members to support Canadian athletes during the Vancouver Games in 2010.
The program will host and accommodate two family members from all 500 Canadian athlete's families during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Canadian biathlete Megan Imrie from Vulcan Lake, Manitoba, who now lives and trains in Canmore, knows the importance of programs such as this, and is one of the athletes who will likely benefit from this program and see her family cheering her on from the stands.
"It's great that Petro-Canada has stepped up and provided this for families of Canadian athletes," Imrie said. "Being able to share my first Olympic experience with my family is something I will always remember."
Imrie has already done all she needs to do to qualify for the games, but the official announcement will not be made till January 2010. Her parents Marg and Murray Imrie have been instrumental to her success as a biathlete and when she competes in Vancouver it will be a total team Imrie effort.
We're thrilled to be part of that team effort, making sure families are there to support their athletes. And we wish Megan the best of luck in 2010!
Photo credit: Christian Manzon
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