Deal or No Deal contestant Brad Wale, who has motor neurone disease, recently shared an update on his condition on Good Morning Britain (December 6).
Brad, from Shropshire, won hearts but not much money during his appearance on the game show last month.
He revealed his diagnosis to host Stephen Mulhern in an emotional moment. And he appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss both his condition and the fundraiser a fellow contestant set up for him on GoFundMe.
Being frank about his diagnosis
Brad told hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls: “It’s been a really long progress getting the diagnosis. It wasn’t until very recently. It sounds silly, but when I was told that for the first time it was almost a relief.
“I get cramping in my hands, cramping in my feet. I’m not able to walk much at all any more. I’ve been having speech therapy on speech, and that’s got a bit better. But I’m really tired, that still goes.”
However, he’s trying to look on the bright side. He added: “I just have to have lots of adaptions and stuff these days to kind of do life. But I’m a big believer in positivity and I think as long as I stay positive, I can fight it all the way.”
Pal’s fundraiser has smashed past £113k
Brad appeared on Deal or No Deal to raise money for his family and to help him cross things off his bucket list. However, he walked away with just £5 in a cruel twist of fate.
But Rochelle Hughes, who became pals with Brad after they met on the show, set up a fundraiser. At the time of writing, over £113,000 has been raised by well-wishers, with the number jumping rapidly after his TV appearance.
Rochelle said: “You have changed Brad’s life and I will never be able to say thank you enough.”
And he became emotional when discussing the fundraiser on Good Morning Britain. He told Susanna and Ed he’d love to travel to India and Thailand. He explained: “It’s basically going to see places really, and I’ve always wanted to do a bungee jump.
“I’ve always been skint and I feel honoured, blessed and guilty all at the same time – like I don’t like taking money off anyone. To be given this kindness to me, is something I’d never, ever expect.”
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This week (December 12), Brad sent a video message to fans. In it, he thanked fans from “the bottom of my heart” for their kindness and donations. “Thank you to each and every single one of you,” Brad said.
He then issued an apology: “I wanted to make this video because I wanted to say sorry that I can’t get round to each individual message. When I try and do something, more keep coming in. So it’s just not possible at this moment in time.”
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