Tom Cooke

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Fundraising for Tourettes Action
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Event: London Marathon 2022, on 2 October 2022
Tourettes Action

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We support people with Tourettes Syndrome to live their lives to the full

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Hi there! I’m Tom, I am 22 years old and I am from Budleigh Salterton in Devon. 

I was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome at the age of 6 and before this, was quite misunderstood and felt different to all my friends. 
I have always tried to take my Tourette’s in my stride, albeit hard at times and have never let it get in the way of my abilities and life choices. 

I have played rugby since the age of 6, playing up to country standard from grass roots, and I genuinely believe that the qualities of Tourette’s are part and parcel of my passion for the sport - the drive, determination, precise and technical nature for my position at scrum half and flyhalf I believe, has sometimes been thanks to my diagnosis of Tourette’s at such a young age. I have also always been interested in cricket, football and many other sports, it is where I have thrived as a child and now into adulthood. 

I am running the London Marathon to raise money and awareness of the condition, and showing people that it never has to step in your way. 

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Tourettes Action

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RCN 1003317
Our vision is a world where people with Tourette Syndrome (TS) get the practical support and social acceptance they need to live their lives to the full. We aid their inclusion in education, work, and society throughout their lives, and support research and aim to raise awareness.

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