We are excited to share with you that our Patron, Martin Bashir, is featuring in the forthcoming Celebrity X Factor series in the ‘OVERS’ category!
Martin is taking part in the show for one very heartfelt reason – in memory of his older brother Tommy, who had Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Growing up with Duchenne
Martin knows first hand what it is like to have a family member with Duchenne – growing up, he recalls watching his Mum spend her life caring for Tommy, turning him over in the night hours and making food that he could swallow.
all the things that parents of children with DMD must give, every second of their lives.
Martin Bashir
Singing with Tommy in his heart
Tommy passed away in 1991 at the age of 29, and we know Martin will be singing every note with Tommy in his heart and his thoughts. Viewers will see a side to Martin that they haven’t seen before and he hopes that taking part in the show will help raise the profile of Duchenne to an audience who may not have heard of the condition before.
The show starts tomorrow, Saturday 12th October, at 8.30pm on ITV. Good luck Martin from all of us at Action Duchenne!
NB. We are aware that Martin will talk about Duchenne on the show, but we do not know to what extent – please be mindful if watching with your children.
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