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The Markie Foundation Represented in 2002 Olympic Torch Relay

CARMICHAEL, CA, January 20, 2002--On January 20, 2002, co-founder Joe Wuelfing represented The Markie Foundation in carrying the Olympic Flame as it traveled through Northern California on its way to Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Games. Below is complete coverage of the event.

Photos (Ofoto.com)

Original Nomination Letter (submitted by Aunt Anne Pearce) (.pdf format)

News articles (.pdf format):
Running for Glory: Placer County Well Represented in Torch Relay (Sacramento Bee, January 3, 2002)

Lighting the Way: Rocklin Man Joins Olympic Torchbearers (Placer Herald, January 16, 2002)

Other Torch Relay info (.pdf format):
Torch Details
Torch Relay Facts
Torchbearers Selected from More than 210,000 Nominees
2002 Winter Olympics Games Official Website

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