'Being blind won't stop me helping Wolves fans'

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Frazer has been recording matchday summaries for visually-impaired Wolverhampton Wanderers fans

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An 11-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers fan, who is registered blind, has said nothing will stop him after he started doing matchday summaries for visually impaired supporters.

Frazer from Lichfield was born with two genetic conditions - microphthalmia (small eye) and anophthalmia (no eye) – before losing his sight aged six.

Despite his disability and the 65 operations he has gone through, the youngster began recording Wolves-related podcasts 18 months ago for charity Beacon Vision's talking newspaper.

He has been named as a finalist in the young person's category of BBC Radio WM's Make a Difference Awards.

Frazer, who attends most of Wolves' matches at the Molineux Stadium, told BBC Midlands Today it "took him a while to believe it" after he was nominated for the award.

"I'm a very determined lad and nothing is stopping me from doing anything or having a go," he added.

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Frazer, pictured with mum Danni, granddad Mark and grandmother Julie, said he was a determined lad

As well as his podcasting skills, Frazer also rides a bike, plays the piano and speaks Spanish.

He was previously a mascot for Wolves, which he described as one of the best moments of his life.

His mum Danni said she was "really proud" of her son, particularly with everything he has had to overcome during his life.

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

'Full package'

While he attends matches, Frazer listens to the commentary and talks through the games with his granddad Mark before recording his summary.

"I believe that, through his podcasts, his personality comes across superbly," Mark said.

"I think that's why he's been nominated and we understand from the feedback from talking newspapers that he's got quite a following."

After seeing him in action, BBC Radio WM sports reporter Daz Hale described Frazer as the "full package".

"He's got personality, great knowledge, a great sense of humour – I think he's got a really big future ahead of him," he added.

BBC Radio WM's Make A Difference Awards ceremony will be held in Birmingham on 15 September.

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