UPDATE ON THE FLAME LIGHTING CEREMONY
Greetings from Athens
Everything is set for the lighting of the Flame of Hope at Zappeoin Hall in Athens later today.
The setting is spectacular and with thanks to Special Olympics Hellas, the ceremony is going to be amazing.
We had just over twenty Final Leg team members and their partners arrive in Athens yesterday to witness the ceremony and take part in the Torch Run out of Zappeoin Hall.
We took the opportunity last night to get together over dinner at a fantastic Greek Restaurant in the city. Members of the Berlin LOC team joined us as well.
The Flame Lighting will take place around noon today, followed by a Torch Run to the German School of Athens where the German Embassy is hosting a welcome reception for the Flame.
Tomorrow (Thursday), the Flame of Hope departs Athens and travels to Berlin, ready for the start of the Final Leg next week.
We'll provide an update later today with some photos and video of the ceremonies.
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