Highly illustrated volume recognising the contribution of the many thousands of volunteers at the 2000 Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games. Integrates personal testaments and memories from volunteers in all areas of the preparation and staging of the games, including the torch relay, language services, medical volunteers, and the various parades. Designed as a souvenir for the volunteers who participated in the games, with a section for autographs and memorabilia. Full-colour photos throughout. Includes forewords by Juan Antonio Samaranch, President of the International Olympic Committee; Dr Robert Steadwood, President of the International Paralympic Committee; Sandy Holloway, Chief Executive of Sydney Organising Committee Olympic Games; and Lois Appleby, Chief Executive of the Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee. Author was a volunteer of the 2000 games and a state and national veterans pole vault champion.