On a recent family vacation to Europe, we had an impromptu  meeting with the mayor of Riedstadt, Germany, as we had a tour through the City Hall. It was interesting to hear what people knew (or didn’t know) about Vancouver and the Olympics. The Germans are quite dialed on sporting specifics such as the technical aspects of the 2010 Biathlon Course but many still do not grasp the immensity of the size of Canada.

It’s now less than 365 days until the Vancouver 2010 Olympics start. Yesterday, we produced the official One Year Countdown Celebration at the new Richmond Olympic Oval. There really was a sense of excitement as we counted down the last hour to 365. Highlights included a unique version of O Canada featuring a special apprearance from Cindy Klassen (another chance to work with Canada’s fabulous Speed Skating Team) and President Rogge officially inviting the world to Vancouver. The 2010 Torch was also unveiled and I had the opportunity to carry it backstage. I hope to actually carry it when it’s lit later this year.

Last weekend, I ran the Terry Fox with my family in sunny Tsawwassen. The last time I ran the run was the original run in 1981. Jacquie, my wife, has organized school runs for many years and of course the kids have run at their school. This year it was special running as a family. Over the years Terry Fox has been a hero and an inspiration to me and so many others.  In 2005, PRP had the honour and pleasure of working with the Fox family and Terry Fox Foundation to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Terry’s “Marathon of Hope.”