More than a game

Cameron's story: I'm following my dreams thanks to Wolves

By Mark Orlovac 6 Dec 2024
Cameron, Wolves Foundation, Disability Football Festival

Wolves Foundation and Premier League disability football sessions have given one participant the opportunity to show what he is capable of

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To mark this week's International Day of Persons With Disabilities, we are taking a look at how Premier League community programmes are providing football sessions that are accessible for all.

For the last six years, Cameron has been a part of Wolves Disability FC - the pan-disability football club of Wolves Foundation.

Cameron has autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia and Wolves Disability FC has given him the chance to play the game he loves in a competitive league format.

He's been able to represent Wolverhampton Wanderers at numerous events and tournaments and enjoyed a special moment last year as he was roared on by the Molineux Stadium crowd as he scored the winning goal against counterparts from Chelsea FC Foundation in their Annual Focus Fixture.

Cameron, Wolves Foundation, Disability Football Festival

Not only that, Cameron has had the opportunity to develop his skills when he became a volunteer at Wolves' Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground as the Wolves Foundation hosted one of this year's Premier League Disability Football Festivals.

This is his story.

"I used to struggle with writing and reading and I'm not always the best at knowing people's faces, if they're sad or happy. There were hurdles I had to get over.

"Having a place to play football meant a lot. It made me happy to have a place to play despite my disability.

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"I got somewhere to play football and had lovely kits and equipment. I now have loads of friends and I'm better with learning. It's helped me with getting friendships. It's a big thing.

"Being a part of the Wolves Foundation was an important part of my growing up. It was a special time.

"I was a player at last year's Premier League Disability Football Festival and it was amazing. It gave me a good feeling that I got to play where the Wolves footballers train. I never thought I would be able to do that.

"This year I put myself forward as a volunteer because I wanted to give something back for everything I got. It's important to me.

"Wolves mean a lot to me. They have always been the team I've followed and it feels great to be playing for them. Without them, I probably would just be at home, not playing football.

"Being part of a football team has given me the confidence to follow my passions. It's so important for people with disabilities to have these opportunities.

"Most of us think we have got no chance at ever playing a sport that we like but an organisation like the Wolves Foundation gives you that ability to follow your dreams. It shows people what we are capable of."

The Premier League Disability Football Festivals were a celebration of how the Premier League's community programmes - Premier League KicksPremier League Inspires and Premier League Primary Stars - connect young people aged from five to 18 with football, providing positive opportunities to help them reach their potential.

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