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Help Keith Go FAST

by paulkamon on October 21, 2009

Keith-LoachPhoto Credit: Charlie Booker

Olympic hopeful, Keith Loach, has been dreaming of competing in the Winter Games for 22 years and a highly coveted spot on the Olympic Men’s Skeleton team is within his grasp thanks to the help and generous support of a local Vancouver pub, The Regal Beagle.

Dave Barnett of The Regal Beagle says, “Keith is an amazing guy, he’s worked hard for everything he’s received and unlike a lot of pro athletes, he’s had to do most of this on his own.  In August we heard about Keith’s story and wanted to help him out, so far we’ve raised almost $15,000 so he can get to the games.  He still has to secure a spot on the Senior National Team and then challenge for an Olympic spot and we’re happy to support him every step of the way.”

Keith Loach has had to pay his own way this far, joining his own gym, hiring his own coach, and competing hard to work his way up the competitive ranks and onto the World Cup circuit of this rather foolhardy sport . “Growing up in Calgary during the 1988 Winter Games, I got hooked on the Olympics at a young age,” says Loach.  “This is my dream and everyone at The Beagle has been so great in helping me achieve it.  The only thing that’s left is competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics.”

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Olympic Men’s Skeleton hopeful Keith Loach has dreamt of competing in the Winter Games for 22 years.  Today he’s one step closer to realizing that dream thanks to some major financial support from Vancouver’s neighbourhood restaurant, The Regal Beagle Bar and Grill and local real estate company Dayhu Investments.  On October 19th, The Beagle is sending Keith off to the Olympic Qualifying Camp in style, and everyone’s invited.
Dave Barnett of The Regal Beagle says, “Keith is an amazing guy, he’s worked hard for everything he’s received and unlike a lot of pro athletes, he’s had to do most of this on his own.  In August we heard about Keith’s story and wanted to help him out, so far we’ve raised almost $15,000 so he can get to the games.  He still has to secure a spot on the Senior National Team and then challenge for an Olympic spot and we’re happy to support him every step of the way.  At our big send off party, we’re pouring free beer for everyone in the hopes of raising more donations for Keith.  We’ve dubbed it the Loach Bowl and we’ll be passing it around all afternoon.”
A self-made athlete, Keith had to join his own gym, hire his own coach and work his way up the ranks.  After years of dedication, Keith was accepted onto the National Development Program and has since spent time on the World Cup circuit for 3 straight years.  “Growing up in Calgary during the 1988 Winter Games, I got hooked on the Olympics at a young age,” says Loach.  “This is my dream and everyone at The Beagle has been so great in helping me achieve it.  The only thing that’s left is competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics.”

Olympic Men’s Skeleton hopeful Keith Loach has dreamt of competing in the Winter Games for 22 years.  Today he’s one step closer to realizing that dream thanks to some major financial support from Vancouver’s neighbourhood restaurant, The Regal Beagle Bar and Grill and local real estate company Dayhu Investments.  On October 19th, The Beagle is sending Keith off to the Olympic Qualifying Camp in style, and everyone’s invited.

In an effort to push Keith over the top, The Regal Beagle recently threw a fundraising party and also created the ” Loach Bowl” to collect donations for his cause.

I encourage everybody to help Keith go FAST so he can capture some golden hardware for Canada on our home turf this winter. Go to The Regal Beagle and donate to the Loach Bowl. ~ PK

The Regal Beagle
2283 West Broadway | Kitsilano
Tel: 604-739-0677
www.thebeagle.ca

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