Thomas Grattoni-May

Rise Global Winner 2021 | Youth Panel Member for Action for Stammering Children. Passionate about climate science and weather systems affecting the Earth🌍

[Thomas Grattoni-May @GrattoniMay]

Overwhelmed with gratitude to be a RISE Global Winner @risefortheworld My dream of a global stammering app is one step closer🗨🌍 Thanks to all those who believed in me & my dreams @ascstammering For kids who dream big this year's competition is now open! https://t.co/DW9dXlI5ZX

[George Freeman FRSA MP @MPGeorgeFreeman]

Can you imagine having a stammer (or a child w a stammer) & being unable to communicate?

As a child with a cripplingly painful teenage stammer I’m delighted to be a supporter of the brilliant @ascstammering 🗣️ charity who do so much for children suffering in silence. @stammer

[STAMMA @stammer]

"Obviously, I take longer to communicate - but that's just something people have to respect."

Yes, yes, YES - the amazing @GomesOficial08 @Wolves hits the nail right on the head! Stammering isn't a defect or a block, #ItsHowWeTalk ❤️

[Wolves @Wolves]

You're an inspiration, Joao 💛

@GomesOficial08 opens up about his stammer 🗣️

[STAMMA @stammer]

This morning, @chris_nelson & STAMMA Trustee @mandytaylor72 were on @BBCBreakfast, discussing how the UK political sphere is a hostile space for people who stammer: eg. Chris, who withdrew from parliamentary candidacy due to abuse from political colleagues about his stammer (1/2)

[Action for Stammering Children @ascstammering]

“Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.”

Powerful messaging from our guest speaker @jordanBhall during our ‘Confidence Building’ #stammering workshop this evening 👏

[sharon millard @SharonKMillard]

Just spent a fantastic hour on @bbc5live talking about stammering with the most amazing women who shared their stories and advice about #stammering #stuttering
@thepalincentre @stammer

[Action for Stammering Children @ascstammering]

Congratulations to our Trustee @Felicity_Baker and the @BBCNews team for highlighting these important developments in #stammering research 👏

[Thomas Grattoni-May @GrattoniMay]

So honoured to be asked to help promote this year's Rise Challenge and raise awareness of my project to support stammerers across the world 🌍🗨. @ascstammering
If you're aged between 15-17 & feel passionate about changing the world, apply before the closing date 17th Jan 2024!

[Rise @risefortheworld]

Meet Rise Global Winner - Thomas! Thomas created an app for stammerers to create community, destigmatize the condition, and uplift their voices. What will you #RiseTo? Apply by 17 Jan 2024 at https://t.co/acFjIQVZu4

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Emily Blunt: 'I want to make a movie about a stutterer' https://t.co/VRWVFfTUvO

[BBC Woman's Hour @BBCWomansHour]

'It is our superpower and we should be proud of it, not ashamed'

❓ 8% of children will stammer at some point. How do we best support them?

Jessie Yendle shared her experience of growing up with a stammer, and explained why she’s trying to raise awareness about stammering 🎧⬇️

[UCL Giving Voice @UCLGivingVoice]

Thank you to all our attendees, especially our wonderful speakers, for joining us tonight! 👏

[William Laven @WilliamLaven2]

For anyone who is London this Sunday or Monday, please look out for @StammerStories taking over @Tower42London between 6pm - Midnight! This is such a special moment and if you see it, take a photo and tag #stammerstoriesinlights 💙

[Good Morning Britain @GMB]

'You inspired me. I thought if Gareth Gates can do this then I can.'

'You're a role model for me now.'

@Gareth_Gates and @edballs get emotional talking about their own experiences with a stammer and how they've inspired each other.

[Good Morning Britain @GMB]

'My apologises to everybody out there who's got a speech condition because it doesn't define who you are.'

@chris_kammy speaks about the initial shame he felt about his speech apraxia diagnosis.

[Rise @risefortheworld]

Want to know more about Rise? Check out this video to hear from our Rise Global Winners. Start your application today at https://t.co/JqqwXdSfF7. Don't wait - submissions are due 17 Jan 2024!

[Action for Stammering Children @ascstammering]

Harrogate teen to appear on BBC programme alongside Colin Firth (via @your_harrogate)

https://t.co/PQGgLXo4LD

[Action for Stammering Children @ascstammering]

This Sunday we launch our #LifelineAppeal on @BBCOne, presented by Colin Firth.

Please consider supporting us. Together, we can make sure that every child who stammers has the right support to live the life they want to lead.

BBC One | 15 Oct | 12:50 | https://t.co/QVeMuqIb3b

[Action for Stammering Children @ascstammering]

A new identity isn’t the only exciting thing we’re sharing this week.

This Sunday, 15 Oct, we’re launching our #LifelineAppeal on @BBCOne, presented by Colin Firth.

Tune in at 12:50 to hear more about our work and the ways in which you can support us.

https://t.co/qxi7qS7FjT

[Rise @risefortheworld]

Congratulations to our 2023 Rise Global Winners! We're so excited to have you join our global network. If you did not become a RGW this year, please don't get discouraged and apply again next year if you still qualify!

[Action for Stammering Children @ascstammering]

"People don't understand there's a lot of stigma around having a #stammer."

Great to see Dr. Rosena Allin-Khan on @loosewomen this week raising important talking points about #stammering.

An important & necessary discussion. Thank you for bringing it to the table @DrRosena!👏