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Hope, music and making things happen despite Duchenne

Hope, music and making things happen despite Duchenne

29 May 2020 by Lynnette

By Alex James

Hello everyone, I hope you are all very well. This vlog was specially requested by Action Duchenne of me in the flesh, talking briefly about myself and my diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

https://www.facebook.com/ItsmeAlexJames/videos/570172847017898/
Alex James’ vlog #1

For those that are new to this, eventually you will come to the understanding that this isn’t the end. The condition is merely a part of us, it doesn’t make us who we are.

Alex James

This is the first of many vlog-style videos I aim to release, and I am positive they will only get better each time. So here it is my first attempt at a “vlog”, please do like, comment and share if you enjoyed it.

Much love,
Alex James x

Follow this link to Alex James’ debut single ‘Direction’ and the War Child charity live-stream on 5th June.

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