Olympic Flame to visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Sheffield Children's Hospital during its journey from Leeds to Sheffield

On Monday 25 June, the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay – presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung – will travel 76.95 miles through 18 communities on its journey from Leeds to Sheffield.

• Today the Relay will travel 76.95 miles

• 142 Torchbearers will carry the Flame, including young fundraiser Steven Tomlinson and Olympians Dorothy Hyman, Robert Geldard and Sebastian Coe

• Evening celebration to take place at Barkers Pool, Sheffield

• Images from today can be downloaded here

The Relay will travel through the following communities: Leeds, Huntslet, Beeston, Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Ackworth, Lundwood, Barnsley, Darton, Kexbrough, Chapeltown, Ecclesfield, Parson Cross and Sheffield.

Highlights for today include:

7.17am – The first Torchbearer of the day will be Michael Healey, 71, from Leeds, who will start at Leeds Town Hall and carry the Flame through the Live Site in Millennium Square. Michael was selected through the Lloyds TSB campaign for his years of hard work and dedication to the EBCC Kid’s Saturday Bike Club, which has benefited thousands of children across West Yorkshire.

7.26am – Yasser Ranjha, 22, will carry the Flame through the County Arcade. He was selected through the Samsung campaign for his work as the first British Asian and Muslim President of Leeds Metropolitan University’s Students Union.

8.05am – Sarah Smithson, 38, from Leeds, will carry the Flame into the John Charles Centre for Sport where she will do a lap of the track. Sarah was selected through the Lloyds TSB campaign for her work in setting up Parent Power which helps families who have children with disabilities.

In front of the grandstand Sarah will hand the Flame to Hannah Harris, 22, from Leeds, who was nominated through the LOCOG public nomination campaign for triumphing over adversity following the loss of both her parents at the age of 13.

9.09am – Teresa Loney, 62, from Leeds will carry the Flame around the playing field at Morley High School. Teresa was nominated through the LOCOG public nomination campaign for the work that she does with young people from deprived areas through Gipton Together, an organisation she set up in 2003.

10.20am – Sophie Carrigill, 18, from Wakefield will carry the Flame around Wakefield Road Playing Fields. Sophie was nominated through the Lloyds TSB campaign for her determination to not let the serious injuries that she sustained in a road traffic collision get in the way of her enthusiasm for sport.

11.30am - Gayna Goalby, 36, from Dewsbury, will carry the Flame to the middle of the bridge in front of the Barbara Hepworth Gallery. Gayna was nominated through the LOCOG public nomination campaign for the massive amount of time and effort that she gives to the local community in Dewsbury, such as helping to run the Kirklees Disabled Gymnastics Club.

On the bridge she will hand the Flame to Karen Townend, 50, from Wakefield, who will carry the Flame to the Barbara Hepworth Gallery. Karen was selected through the Samsung campaign for her 30 years of hard work as a nurse in Wakefield.

3.52pm – Muriel Brown, 81, from Manchester, will carry the Flame to the Henri Moore sculpture in the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Muriel was selected through the Coca-Cola campaign for her 60 years service to Amateur Athletics Coach/Judge Competitor Committees.

During the afternoon a couple of Torchbearers will take the Olympic Flame on two very special visits, one to the National Coal Mining Museum and the other to Sheffield Children’s Hospital. The visit to the Children’s Hospital is not open to the public.

5.46pm – Stephen Birkby, 49, from Hackenthorpe, will carry the Flame through Hillsborough Park. Stephen was selected through the Samsung campaign for overcoming his spinal injury and the loss of his left leg to walk again and to play wheelchair basketball for the Sheffield Steelers.

7.20pm – The last Torchbearer of the day will be Carys Hall, 19, from Sheffield, will carry the Flame into the Evening Celebration in Barkers Pool. Carys has been a part of the London 2012 inspire marked, Sheffield Academy of Young Leaders (SAYLs) for five years. Since September 2010 she's given over 115 hours voluntary time to supporting SAYLs projects.

The evening celebration will take place in Barkers Pool will feature a variety of entertainment staged by LOCOG and the three Presenting Partners of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay - Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung - with support from Sheffield City Council. The show will start 5.30pm.

The line-up includes music from Tribes, a dance troupe who will provide a unique fusion of street performance, theatre and sport and dance act Twist and Pulse. Sheffield talent is showcased by Rationale Productions a high energy hip hop and street dance company. The internationally acclaimed Balbir Singh Dance Company will mix Kathak and contemporary dance and music into a dynamic performance and local band The Fuse will perform a song they have specially composed to celebrate the Torch Relay.

Towards the end of the show, the last Torchbearer of the day in Sheffield – Carys Hall - will light a celebration cauldron on stage at the event which will enable the Olympic Flame to be seen by the audience.

Torchbearer highlights:

Steven Tomlinson, 15, from Leeds is carrying Flame in Beeston, was nominated by Leeds City Council. Over the past 10 years the Jane Tomlinson Appeal has raised over £3m for charity. Launched by Steven's mum Jane Tomlinson CBE back in 2002, Steven supported his mum as she achieved the unimaginable by taking part in gruelling endurance events such as cycling across America. In 2010 Steven took on his own challenge taking part in the 2500mile Istanbul to Leeds bike ride to raise money for the Appeal. At such young age, Steven has achieved more for charity than most will in a lifetime by continuing the incredible work his mum started. Steven acts as an inspiration to both young and old with the can do attitude he inherited from his mum. 2012 will mark 10 years of the Appeal and what better way to continue this legacy than by allowing Steven the opportunity to represent the Appeal, the city of Leeds and the Olympic ethos as his mum did as torch bearer in 2002 and 2004

Simon Brown, 33, from Morley, will carry the Flame in Morley. He was nominated through the Lloyds TSB public nomination campaign whose life changed forever in 2006 when he was shot in the face saving the lives of six of his colleagues in Iraq. The bullet shattered Simon’s skull and took most of his sight. After months of rehabilitation and dozens of operations to rebuild his face, Simon now helps young people come to terms with their own loss of sight at St Dunstan’s charity in Sheffield.

Sadaharu Mishina, 31, from Japan, will carry the Flame in Morley. The March 11th earthquake/tsunami which hit Japan had the greatest human and financial impact in the Tohoku region of Japan. The lives of everyone in Japan are forever changed from the events of that day, none more so then those who live in, or have family in, the Tohoku region. Mishina-san's two year old daughter lost her life to the Tsunami. I would like to nominate Mishana-san to be an Olympic Torch Bearer because he embodies the spirit and strength of an Olympic champion; displaying integrity, honour and courage. Even though his family faced a loss beyond comprehension, Mishina-san worked even harder to take care of the guests and employees at the hotel. Mishina-san is an example of the humility and team spirit that is Japan.

Dorothy Hyman, 71, from Barnsley is carrying Flame in Lundwood. Dorothy was nominated through the LOCOG campaign and has competed in the 100M, 200M and 4x100M relay. Dorothy represented GB at two Olympic Games (Rome 1960 and Tokyo 1964), winning a silver and two bronzes at a time when women from Barnsley were rarely given the opportunity to take part in organised sport, let alone at such a high level. Dorothy became one of the most successful sprinters in World and one of Britain`s most successful ever female athletes. As well as her achievements at the Olympics, Dorothy also won 8 European and Commonwealth medals and was Sports Personality of the Year in 1963. Dorothy has been the very embodiment of the Olympic spirit in Barnsley, and has worked tirelessly in the community to give others the benefit of her experience and expertise. Dorothy`s story has inspired countless people from Barnsley to believe that even though they come from a small coal mining town in South Yorkshire, they can do whatever they want, and be the best that they can be.

Andrew Sellars, 41, from Wakefield, will carry the Flame in Ackworth. He was nominated through the LOCOG public nomination campaign for the way that he has not let his blindness stop him from living life to the full. He not only plays golf but also raises funds to help continue the efforts of the English Blind Golf Association, which is a life line to men and women who have lost their sight through illness and accidents. The achievements Andrew has made are numerous, winning all manner of events, including Disabled Sportsman of the Year and being Order of Merit Champion for England.

Robert Geldard, 85, from Manchester, will carry the Flame in Sheffield. Robert is an inspirational Olympian having competed in the 1948 Olympic Games which was the first Games after World War II, with very little support or resource to do so. Robert was part of the Men’s cycling 4,000m Team Pursuit team to win Bronze at the 1948 Olympic Games in London. Robert will pass the Flame to Sebastian Coe.

Sebastian Coe will carry the Flame in Sheffield. Seb was brought up in Sheffield where he joined the Hallamshire Harriers at the age of 12 and quickly became a middle distance specialist. He won four Olympic medals including the 1500m gold at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics. He served as an MP from 1992 to 1997 and was made a life peer in 2000. He headed the bid to host the Olympics in London and is currently the Chair of LOCOG. He is also vice-president of the IAAF. Seb will pass the Flame to Bridie Hamilton.

Bridie Hamilton, 17 from Sheffield, nominated through the Coca-Cola Future Flames campaign will carry the Flame in Sheffield. Bridie's passion spreads happiness as it demonstrates her ability to be determined as well as being able to enjoy the sport at the same time. I was captain of the Cross Country team through Secondary School and I feel I motivated my team before races and during. I also ran a climbing club at school where I showed others how to climb and I hope shared my passion for the sport with them. I wanted to show them that as well as working to improve a sport you need to really enjoy it and have a burning passion because that is the main thing. The feeling of finishing a race or completing a cliff face is a great feeling and I wanted everyone to get the chance to feel that. I have just completed the Beadnell Bay 14 mile Coastal run and in the future I hope to do the Great North Run and London Marathon. I also hope to climb Mount Everest when I am older I know I can make this possible. Bridie will pass the Flame to the last Torchbearer of the day, Carys Hall.

James Williams, Director, Olympic Torch Relay, Coca-Cola Northwest Europe & Nordics, said: ‘Today, many more Coca-Cola Future Flames will help us celebrate the 38th day of our amazing journey, including Daniel Maynard and Bridie Hamilton who will carry the Olympic Flame in Batley and Sheffield. We will also get everyone to Move to the Beat tonight as we bring Tribes to the stage in Sheffield.’

Sally Hancock, Director, London 2012 Partnership at Lloyds Banking Group, said: ‘The Olympic Torch Relay has had an incredible reception throughout its journey, and we are proud to bring the excitement of London 2012 to communities along the way. Lloyds TSB is creating as many opportunities as possible for people to get involved as the Flame passes their door today along the route between Leeds and Sheffield. We’re calling on everyone to cheer on their local Lloyds TSB Torchbearers – extraordinary people like Si Brown who will be carrying the Flame in his home community of Morley. The Lloyds TSB Flame Followers will fuel the excitement with their unique style of performance ahead of their Flame Followers Spectacular in Sheffield tonight.’

Sunny Hwang, Vice President & Head of Global Sports Marketing, Samsung Electronics, said: ‘Samsung's Olympic Torch Relay campaign shares the Olympic spirit and encourages everyone to take part in London 2012. Samsung has offered an inspiring opportunity to people around the world to carry the Olympic Flame, as part of our ambition to make London 2012 Everyone's Olympic Games.’

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