Nick Thorley's Inspirational Story: From Pottermouth to Ultra Marathon Runner

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Nick Thorley, a blind charity worker, has inspired thousands with his story of passion, perseverance, and dedication to his craft. Thorley, better known to Stoke City fans as the voice of Pottermouth, a radio phone-in regular whose battle cry captured the mood of the club and city during the 2007/08 promotion season. This autumn, Thorley is running a 120-mile ultra-marathon over two days to raise money for peace-building charity Cord, where he serves as the fundraising manager.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nick Thorley, a blind charity worker, is running a 120-mile ultra-marathon to raise money for peace-building charity Cord.
  • Thorley's story started as a radio phone-in regular, Pottermouth, whose battle cry captured the mood of Stoke City fans during the 2007/08 promotion season.
  • The battle cry, which went viral, was framed in Tony Pulis' toilet and still serves as a symbol of the team's success.
  • Thorley will host a Q&A at the Guild Hall, Cheadle, along with Radio Stoke presenter John Acres, to talk about the origins of Pottermouth and the poem's impact on the team.
  • Thorley has been a charity worker for several years and has spoken at various events, including rotary clubs and churches.
  • The charity, Cord, promotes peace and humanitarian work worldwide, with Thorley serving as the fundraising manager.

Statistics:

  • 120 miles: the distance of Thorley's ultra-marathon, which he will run over two days to raise money for Cord.
  • 2007/08: the season when Thorley's battle cry as Pottermouth captured the mood of Stoke City fans during the team's promotion to the Premier League.
  • 53 years: the amount of time BBC Radio Stoke has been on the air, with Thorley's story being one of its most iconic moments.
  • £: the amount of money Thorley hopes to raise for Cord through his ultra-marathon and speaking engagements.

Sources:

  • "BBC Radio Stoke presents: 2008, A Season to Remember" documentary
  • Interview with John Acres, Radio Stoke presenter
  • Cord peace-building charity
  • BBC Radio Stoke