UK-sponsored walk for Grenada's Olympic Team

LONDON, UK - Grenadians descended on London in a “blaze of colour” in support of the Grenada Team to the London 2012 Olympics.

The Grenada Olympic Welcoming Committee UK which was launched on November 17^th 2011, primarily to provide support to the Grenada Olympic Team and to Grenadians from around the world visiting the UK for the games, hosted a five-mile Thames Walk on Saturday 26^th May 2012, with over 23 supporters in attendance.

The walk covered five miles from Vauxhall to St. Katherine Docks near Tower Bridge in London.

Sponsors were eligible to enter a special prize draw (Trip to Grenada-Compliments British Airways)

The proceeds of the walk will assist with arrangements for the Guest Appearance of the Grenada Olympic Team at the 4^th Annual Grenadian Heritage Day (Saturday, 14^th July 2012), as part of an extensive programme of events (including the “Grenada House”) to raise awareness of Grenada, promote tourism and encourage investment.

High Commissioner for Grenada HE Ruth Elizabeth Rouse was high in praise for those who participated, as well as supported with their sponsorship, and extended special thanks to Deborah Bryant, a member of the Olympic Welcoming Committee, who laboured tirelessly to ensure a well-planned and executed Walk, and the Grenada Board of Tourism (UK) for their support.

Grenada is among the 200 plus countries expected to participate in the London 2012 Olympics (Games of the XXX Olympiad) from July 27 to August 12, 2012.