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News Release from: Xerox
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2004
Xerox Employees Carry A Torch For
Olympics
Xerox UK employees Chris Evans and Sam Robinson joined sporting legends when they took part in the Olympic torch relay as two of the torchbearers chosen to carry the Olympic flame across Greece.
Xerox UK employees Chris Evans and Sam Robinson joined sporting legends when they took part in the Olympic torch relay as two of the torchbearers chosen to carry the Olympic flame across Greece, prior to the opening ceremony of this summer's Olympic Games They were selected to bear the torch after being nominated by colleagues for the privilege
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 18 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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In a company initiative, 'Run With It', Xerox asked staff to recognise others who are innovative and inventive in both their ideas and actions by nominating them for the chance to participate in the relay.
"It wasn't until I had to pass the torch to Chris and I could see all the local Greeks cheering that I felt euphoric about taking part in the Olympic Torch relay.
It was a fabulous experience," said Robinson, who was nominated for his work on a major multilingual training project.
Evans commented: "I was shocked to have been chosen and I thoroughly enjoyed taking part and meeting Xerox employees from different parts of the business." David Millican, Xerox UK head of communications said: "As worldwide partners to the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, Xerox has the honour of participating in 20 legs of the official Olympic Torch Relay.
We are delighted that Xerox employees have the opportunity to participate in this unique journey, and we were keen to allow staff to reward their fellow colleagues with a once in a lifetime opportunity.".
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