Thora Beddard age 94 going on 21 was nominated by her grandson to carry the olympic torch. Throughout her life Thora has continuously supported and truly inspired those around her.  Thora continues to have considerable influence on all who come into contact with her including her 8 grandchildren, 23 Great-Grandchilldren and 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Her life is such a rich tapestry.  Amongst other things, she has done: At 50 Thora learnt to swim; aged 60 she discovered yoga; on turning 70 in search of something more challenging Thora chose abseiling and later modelled lingeri for the older generation on live TV; in her 80's Thora passed her English GCSE and at age 84 carried the Commonwealth Batton in Manchester.  Recently aged 90 she was invited to London to feature in Good Housekeeping Magazine about inspirational females with her 9 year old Great Granddaughter.  A regular visitor to the frail and 'old' Thora is extremely active in her local community.  Having penned 6,000 poems and produced many other written articles 'Thora' speeches (fundraising for charity in memory of her daughter) are legendary even the broken leg Thora suffered last Christmas didn't daunt her.  She reminds us she has ""never been bored - as she's always made sure she's too busy to be bored""  Thora is an outstanding candidate to carry the Olympic Torch and it is a fitting tribute to an astonishing indidvidual whose life represents an ideal example of munificence, fighting spirit determination and success to everyone of us.

In her selfless attitude she is carrying the Olympic Torch to raise funds for 16 -24 year old Catholics to assist them to take part in community-based projects at home and abroad, which have a clear benefit for others as well as for the participant.  Applicants for grants do not need to have any conection to a member of the Catenian Association.

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