Laureus Alpino Project Launch
Schaffhausen, 4 February 2010
The Laureus Foundation Switzerland launched the Laureus Alpino ski sports project on Thursday 4 February. The starting signal was given in the Axalp ski resort in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, in the presence of Laureus Ambassador and former Olympic snowboarding champion Gian Simmen and professional ski racer Michael Brügger (who is getting ready to participate in the 2010 Paralympic Games in Vancouver). Both professional sportsmen visited the children at the Laureus Alpino Ski Camp, run in partnership with Plusport, to enable children with physical disabilities to take part in snow sports.
Michael Brügger and Gian Simmen both know what it means to make the most of your abilities and to strengthen them with willpower, strength and commitment. Their visit to the Laureus Alpino project allowed them to pass on their experience and enjoyment of snow sports to the younger generation. Read more
Laureus Friend & Ambassador Michael Vaughan spoke to BBC Radio Five Live on Wednesday evening to discuss England’s recent performances in the Ashes and what the future now holds for him. He was nice enough to give a small shout-out to Laureus, saying:
I’ve been involved in Foundations like Laureus. It’s great, I’m trying to give something back…sports people around the world can make a difference to other people’s lives.
Fine words.
You can listen to the interview here.
