'I want to help blind people think positively'

Alex McIntyre,West Midlandsand
Ed James,BBC Radio WM
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Wolverhampton Wanderers podcaster Frazer won the young hero category in the Make A Difference Awards 2025

An 11-year-old football podcaster who is registered blind said he wanted to inspire other visually impaired people and help them to "think positively".

Frazer, from Lichfield, was born with two genetic conditions - microphthalmia (small eye) and anophthalmia (no eye) - and lost his sight when he was six.

He has been recording programmes about his beloved Wolverhampton Wanderers FC for sight-loss charity Beacon Vision's talking newspaper for about two years.

In recognition of his work, Frazer won the young hero category at BBC Radio WM's Make a Difference Awards in 2025.

Speaking about the award, he told BBC Breakfast on Tuesday: "I can't think of the words. I felt very valued, honoured… and special."

The youngster, who also rides a bike, plays the piano, and speaks Spanish, attends most of Wolves' matches at the Molineux Stadium.

News imageA young boy with short brown hair and wearing glasses and a green shirt is sitting on a red sofa in a TV studio. There is a purple wall behind him.
Frazer, 11, spoke about the award and his work on BBC Breakfast

He listens to the commentary and talks through the games with his granddad Mark before recording his summary for fans listening to the talking newspaper.

Frazer has previously been praised for his personality and "great knowledge" by BBC Radio WM sports reporter Daz Hale, who also described him as "the full package".

The podcaster told BBC Breakfast he wanted to inspire other people with visual impairments.

"I want them to be like, 'If this kid can do it, surely I can do it'," he added. "I want them to think positively."

News imageA boy with short brown hair and wearing glasses and a green and black shirt is smiling as he sits in front of a microphone with a purple wall and a large poster as the backdrop. There are two women and a man standing behind him.
Frazer, pictured with mum Danni, granddad Mark and grandmother Julie, said he the award made him feel "valued and honoured"

Speaking to BBC Radio WM after his appearance, Frazer said he had a "beautiful" time on BBC Breakfast and was relieved he did not have to put make-up on.

"They said I was handsome enough," he added.

Frazer has also been a mascot for Wolves, which he has described as one of the best moments of his life.

His mother Danni previously said she was proud of everything her son has managed to achieve, particularly with everything he has had to overcome.

"Nothing phases him," she said. "He just brings light to the room that you're in."

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