Alberta Dino Launches Vancouver 2010 Red Mittens

Albertans were ready to show their Olympic spirit and wear their hearts on their hands as the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) launched their nationwide Red Mittens program right here at home.  VANOC selected Drumheller as the official launch location, and residents celebrated in a rather unique way.  

Drumheller showed their support and Canadian pride by creating a pair of giant homemade Red Mittens for the town’s world-renowned Tyrannosaurus Rex.  The giant mittens, like their regular-sized counterparts, are meant to show support for Canada’s Games and Canada’s athletes.

The official Vancouver 2010 Red Mittens feature a white Maple Leaf in the heart of each palm and the Olympic Rings and Vancouver 2010 stitched on the outside. The Red Mittens are a unifying element to knit together Olympic Torchbearers, Canadian athletes, Canadian fans, and Olympic supporters around the world.

The Red Mittens are now available for purchase online at or at any Bay, Zellers or Home Outfitters location across the country.  Net proceeds from every pair of mittens sold will complete the funding of the five-year Own the Podium 2010 initiative, which provides Canadian athletes with top equipment and training for the 2010 Games.

Red Mittens will also be available for purchase at any of 200 community celebrations along the Olympic Torch Relay route.  The Olympic Flame will journey through 76 communities in Alberta, with 18 communities selected to host a formal community celebration.  The Olympic Flame makes its first appearance in Alberta on November 6, and will return and continue its journey in Alberta from January 13-21, 2010. 

For more information on the Vancouver 2010 Red Mittens program and to purchase your very own pair, visit www.vancouver2010.com/redmittens.

All images courtesy of VANOC