Easter Seals Representative and Board Member Carries Olympic Flame

Easter Seals (National Easter Seal Society)
Friday, 4 January 2002

Beverly Jones, Easter Seals 1997 National Adult Representative and a member of Easter Seals' national board of directors, was selected to be one of 11,500 individuals who will help carry the Olympic Flame across the country as part of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Torch Relay. Jones picked up the torch in Chicago on Jan. 4, 2002, helping it reach Navy Pier, its Chicago destination. The torch, which began its travels on Dec. 4, 2001, in Atlanta, Ga., the last place the Olympic Flame rested on U.S. soil, will journey through 46 states in 65 days, before reaching its final destination of Salt Lake City, Utah.

As the flame symbolizes the spirit and passion of individuals who inspire others, it is only fitting that Beverly Jones bear the torch. The flame celebrates not only Olympians, but people from all walks of life who inspire others. Easter Seals congratulates Jones on this most prestigious honor. Visit http://www.easter-seals.org/partners/natreps/97adult.asp to learn more about Beverly Jones.

For more information, or to contact Easter Seals (National Easter Seal Society), see their website at: www.easter-seals.org