Wow, she did it! Jenny Bowen's quest to be an Olympic torch bearer on behalf of all orphaned children in China has paid off, and many thanks to those who helped her through this blog.
Here, in her own words, Jenny describes her joy in achieving this great honor:
To all of our dear, dear friends of Half the Sky - YOU made it happen!
This week in Beijing we got some wonderful news. Thanks to the concerted efforts of our most extraordinary HTS family, I am going to carry the Olympic Torch in Beijing!!
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2007-11/02/content_6224493.htm
http://pub1.chinadaily.com.cn/cdpdf/olym/
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/torch_page.html
I do not yet know if I will be permitted to run with the children. That will be up to the Olympic Committee. But you can be sure of one thing: Whether or not I am allowed to run WITH the children, the world will know that I am running FOR them.
Thank you, everyone, for helping to share the Olympic spirit with China’s orphans. I know that those children who are old enough to understand will be so proud that they have a place in China’s grand celebration.
With love and thanks beyond measure,
Jenny
Jenny Bowen
Executive Director
Half the Sky Foundation
www.halfthesky.org
Congratulations, Jenny!
Ningdu Children's Welfare Institute
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