Television legend Chris Kamara embarks on a very personal journey to gain a deeper understanding of his recently diagnosed Apraxia of Speech (AOS).
In the uplifting documentary Chris Kamara: Lost for Words, the 64-year-old football legend gives viewers an unprecedented look at life with AOS.
The speech disorder causes a person to have difficulty pronouncing words correctly and consistently, and fights hard to accept their diagnosis.
Opening: Television legend Chris Kamara embarks on a deeply personal journey to gain a deeper understanding of his recently diagnosed Apraxia of Speech (AOS).
Much loved and revered for his unique and iconic football experience, Chris has been supported by his loyal fans since his diagnosis.
His signature tone and presentation style have made him one of the country’s most popular presenters, and while his recent diagnosis hasn’t slowed him down, the Ninja Warrior presenter admitted he had a hard time watching himself on TV and asks wondering now if he should not continue.
From his initial denials to his diagnosis and disciplined approach to therapy, the documentary follows Kammy as he seeks expert advice and meets others with AOS who are also struggling through this rare disease. Elevate and start a conversation about a condition doctors know very little about.
Struggle: In the uplifting documentary Chris Kamara: Lost for Words, the 64-year-old football legend will give viewers an unprecedented take on life with AOS – a speech disorder that causes a person to struggle to pronounce words correctly and consistently
Chris said of the documentary: “This documentary is very personal to me. I really want to make people aware of apraxia of speech/dyspraxia. Little is known about what makes the diagnosis so much more difficult.
“By sharing my story, it will hopefully raise awareness and also help people who may also be living with this disease by showing them that there are ways to deal with it and still live a fulfilling life.”
Chris Kamara: Lost for Words was created for ITV by Triple Brew Media, part of All3Media’s Objective Media Group.
Triple Brew Media’s Ben Shephard added: “This is an important story to tell. As a close friend and colleague of Kammy’s, I have seen firsthand the challenges he has faced since his diagnosis.
“Kammy has always been a great role model for so many people and with this program we hope to shed light on AOS, raise awareness, but also bring hope to those who may also be living with apraxia. I am honored that Kammy trusted Triple Brew Media to follow his personal life journey with Apraxia of Speech (AOS).’
Paula Thomas Gallie, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, ITV, said: “We are honored that Chris can share his own personal experience with us following his recently diagnosed apraxia of speech.
“A relatively unknown condition, he will speak freely about the difficulties he has faced and what the future holds for him in the hope of helping others who have had similar experiences.”
Opening: Chris said he is working on getting his speech back to normal and hopes he can surpass it
In March 2022, he announced in a social media post that he suffers from apraxia of speech.
He tweeted: “Just wanted to let a few of you who tweeted me today that I’m fine.
“In addition to my thyroid problem, I developed apraxia of speech and am working to get my speech back to normal. Some days it can be a little slow and some days it is normal. Hope I can beat it!’
TV personality: Kamara has been a Sky Sports personality for over two decades
Source: Daily Mail
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