John Davidson (activist)

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John Craig Davidson (born 1 June 1971) is a Scottish activist and campaigner for Tourette's syndrome. At age 16, Davidson was the subject of the BBC television documentary John's Not Mad (1989) about the manifestations of his Tourette's. He has also appeared in several other BBC documentaries throughout his life, as well as a film biopic titled I Swear (2025) starring Robert Aramayo as Davidson. Davidson is a "nationally known ambassador" for Tourette's who gives talks and workshops for school pupils and teachers, and has organised an annual two-day residential Tourette's camp for young people. In 2019, he was appointed an MBE in recognition of "his efforts to increase understanding of the condition and helping people deal with it across the country".

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