Tasha Ghouri, the ex-runner-up to Strictly Come Dancing, has shared how she handled discrimination over the years and how she has overcome it.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Tasha Ghouri has opened up on the “difficulties” she has faced due to “discrimination” over her disability. Tasha, who was born deaf, admitted the “world is sad and scary”.
Tasha danced her way to the Strictly final with her professional partner Aljakorjanec, who received millions of viewers last year. They then lost out to eventual winners Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland for the coveted Glitterball trophy.
Tasha shot to fame when the 26-year-old was selected to appear in the 2022 series of Love Island where she finished in fourth place as she walked away coupled up with her now ex-boyfriend, Andrew Le Page.
After being diagnosed with the condition herself shortly after giving birth, Tasha has since pledged her support to various charities as well as raising awareness for the deaf community.
She recently attended the Disney Wish UK event to show her support for those who have serious medical conditions.
She was present at Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire, for this years annual event, which is a collaboration between Disney and the Make-A-Wish charity. Hundreds of children with serious illnesses have the chance to meet their favorite Disney characters.
During a recent chat with the Mirror, she opened up about the discrimination she has faced in the past regarding her deafness, but admitted that it doesn’t “compare” to the difficulties to that which the children at the Disney Wish event go through.
She continued, “Yes, I do still encounter challenges with that today, but I know it is not in line with what these kids go through every day.
Everybody has their own difficulties, with various disabilities and illnesses, but these children, you know, live in hospitals every day, and they must be able to get there on time for Make A Wish to actually provide a day where everything is accessible. They can go there and take care of them.
Tasha continued, “The world can be so sad and scary,” and how an event of this kind can be especially significant. She continued, “I believe it is crucial that we have that in the world where we live,” because it can sometimes be so depressing and frightening. They’re fortunate to have their lives cast in that positive light.
Tasha said that it was “such a beautiful, magical day” that I look back on and feel grateful to be a part of when she spent time with the children at Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire.
Source: Mirror
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