A senior tutor and a first-year performing arts student at National Star College – a provider of specialist education and personal development opportunities for young disabled people – will carry the Olympic Flame.
The head of the sports department, Julian Ralph, and student Bradley Nash were selected for their inspiring achievements. They will join a team of 8,000 people carrying the flame on its 8,000 mile journey across the country before arriving at the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 27 July.
National Star College is hosting a range of events to promote the London Olympics 2012 including a visit to the college from Paralympic sprinter Ben Rushgrove, a sports day and a 2012km journey for GOLD Challenge.
Julian will be carrying the torch for 300 metres as part of its three mile leg across the city of Gloucester on 24 May, day six of its journey.
“I was nominated by two of my colleagues and it is a massive honour, said Julian. “It is my chance to represent the college, the city and the county. I am pretty excited to be able to play a small part in one of the biggest sporting events in the world.”
Bradley Nash who will be carrying the torch in Walsall, Birmingham on Saturday 30 June is passionate about sports and played Wheelchair Football with Wolves Warriors at League Level while at school. He said: “I’m honoured to be representing my country for the Olympics and am really looking forward to the event.”
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