Former footballer Clarke Carlisle 'humbled' by university honour
'Having an impact'
Born in Preston, Carlisle started his career at Blackpool and made more than 500 appearances for nine clubs, finishing at Northampton in 2013.An ambassador for the mental health charity Mind and also the Premier League Kick It Out Campaign, which promotes inclusion and equality in football, he said his mum had inspired him."She said 'Clarke you've been so privileged to turn your mess into your message' and to be able to do that and help other people has been utterly amazing," he told BBC Radio Lancashire."That being said, it's wonderful, it's heart-warming, it's affirming for people to acknowledge what you're doing is having an impact."Sylvia Simmonds, a champion for the deaf community, and Professor Carl Lygo, the university's inaugural vice-chancellor, will also receive honorary awards at the institution, which is changing its name to the University of Lancashire.
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