6th January 2023
You're invited to a special event from The BBC Stammering Support Network, featuring Premier League footballer Luke Ayling.
'Stammering & Professional Sport', on Thursday 26th January at 3pm, will be a live discussion with a panel of leading figures from the world of sport who stammer.
Hosted by BBC 5 Live presenter Hayley Hassall, who you can watch on the BBC website talking about her stammer, the panel will include:
- Luke Ayling, Leeds United footballer who spoke about his stammer on Match of the Dayx last year.
- Kelly Brown, former Scotland Rugby Union Captain, current coach at Saracens and STAMMA patron.
- Katie Walsh, three-time winning jockey at the Cheltenham Festival who finished third in the 2012 Grand National.
- Jon Smith OBE, a leading football agent and long-standing patron of STAMMA.
Register
There is no need to register in advance, you can join on the day using the Stammering & Professional Sport Zoom link.
Or scan the QR code below on the day to join the Zoom call:
If you have something you would like to ask the panel, please send your questions in advance to stammeringsupport@bbc.co.uk or submit them on the day.
This event has been organised by The BBC Stammering Support Network, a network for BBC employees who stammer. To see our full list of workplace and industry networks, and for details on how you can start one yourself, see our Professional Networks page.