In addition to Sarah Davies carrying the Olympic Torch, Hereford United season ticket holder Rob Powell will be an Olympic Torchbearer as it passes through Hereford on May 24th.
Rob, one of the Tupsley Whites, has been nominated for his contribution to the local community and in particular raising around £50000 for the Hereford and District branch of the MS Society. He has run the London Marathon twice, the New York Marathon and the Great North Run.
Rob has cycled unsupported from Lands End to John O'Groats and to celebrate Hereford's return to the Football League he cycled 1500 miles to 63 football clubs.
Rob was chaplain for the mayor of Hereford in 2008/09 when fellow fan Kevin Wargen became mayor. He helped run a youth club at Ballingham Chapel for 30 years.
For over 40 years he has played cricket for the Strollers CC and still turns out during the closed season.
Rob cares for his wife Eunice who has MS and continues to farm with one of his three sons.
Although several people nominated Rob for torchbearer the successful nomination came from Gary Palmer who is the father of Steph, James McQuilkin's partner.