Fran for the flame in 2012

23 May 2011

Anglia Ruskin University graduate Fran Williamson has launched a campaign to help fulfil her dream of taking part in the Olympic Torch Relay.

The Paralympic swimmer, who gained a first class honours degree in Social Policy at Anglia Ruskin, is seeking to gain as many nominations as possible to help secure a place as a torch bearer when the relay passes through Cambridge on 7 July 2012.

The 25-year-old, who won medals at the Paralympic Games in Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008 is urging people to back the 'Fran for the Flame' campaign.

Fran Williamson

Long-serving member of the GB swimming team and medal hopeful for the London Paralympics

Everyone knows about the torch relay, and it would be an amazing thing to be a part of and represent Cambridgeshire.

The progress of the torch is something that will capture the imagination of the nation.

I really hope people will nominate me. The support of people in Cambridge is really vital in my quest to be part of the torch relay and I'd be so grateful for all the nominations people make.

Nominations can be made online on the London 2012 website The deadline for nominations is 29 June.

You will need the following details to make your nomination:

Dob: 16/6/85
Post code: CB24 9XP
Email: fran@fran-williamson.co.uk
Telephone: 07984 150603

For more information about Fran, her website www.fran-williamson.co.uk is being regularly updated and includes a blog and news stories.

You can also read our previous story on Fran counting down to the 2010 Paralympics and how you can follow her journey on Twitter.

The Olympic Torch will also be visiting Chelmsford on 6 July as part of its 70-day UK tour ahead of the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July.