Tourettes Action Patrons

Daniel Katz MBE

Danny Katz is a highly respected figure in the art world and has been dealing in sculpture and works of art for over 50 years. He is renowned for handling only the very best, and his Mayfair gallery showcases masterpieces from antiquity through to the 20th century.

Danny lives with Tourette syndrome and is keen to provide support to the charity to ensure that no one living with the condition ever feels alone.

Having supported the charity for over 30 years, we are extremely grateful to him for his ongoing support.

Daniel says:

“Living with Tourette syndrome has made me understand the daily struggles that accompany the condition. I am happy to support Tourettes Action to enable them to provide support and guidance to others suffering with this terrible condition.”

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan is an award-winning English actor with a diverse career spanning film and television, recently, he portrayed Mitch Winehouse, Amy Winehouse’s father, in the biopic Back to Black.

Eddie chose to support Tourettes Action because one of his children lives with the condition, giving him a personal understanding of how it affects individuals and their families. He is passionate about helping us raise awareness and promote greater understanding for everyone living with Tourette syndrome.

Eddie says:

“As a parent of a boy with Tourette’s, I’ve witnessed firsthand how challenging and misunderstood this condition can be. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t always manifest as swearing, and physically lashing out. The truth is, Tourette’s can come with a huge amount of psychological damage too, often leading to long term mental health problems. People with Tourette’s are aware of what they’re doing but can’t stop the involuntary physical or verbal tics  that primarily cause physical injury to themselves.  Society needs to be more understanding. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help Tourettes Action bring awareness and understanding to what can be a very difficult condition to live with.”