Rosie plans birthday party surprise for her Olympic torch (From South Wales Guardian)
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Rosie plans birthday party surprise for her Olympic torch
9:45am Saturday 23rd June 2012 in London Olympics 2012 - Latest News
By Lisa Woodhouse, Assistant picture editor
TORCH BEARER Rosie Hollis , said she would be taking her Olympic torch to abirthday party this afternoon.
Rosie, 26, of Darwen, carried the torch through Blackburn town centre.
She said: "It was an amazing experience. I'm going to a birthday party this afternoon and I'm taking the torch. I can't wait!"
Rosie had battled cervical cancer and said hopes to raise more awareness of the illness by running.
Rosie, of Cemetery Road, was nominated to take part in the relay by her friend because of her charity work.
