Name: Susan Shyluk

From: Canada

How long have you been collecting? 34 years

How many pins do you own? A pin book full, but there's still more room!

When I was a young girl my brother's teacher gave me a Misha mascot pin from the Moscow Olympics. I don't think she knew what she was starting! Since then I have collected mascot pins from each of the Summer and Winter Games.

In 2010 I became a total pinhead when the Games came to Vancouver! I joined the local pin club and made so many friends, and I even wrote an article about Olympic mascots for their newsletter.

I was very fortunate to get my hands on a very special, rare pin and became very popular at the club! It helped me trade for a wonderful first, limited Mukmuk pin. I love Mukmuk, and it is absolutely my favourite pin.