Ed Sheeran Speaks at the 2015 American Institute for Stuttering Gala

June 8, 2015, 9th Annual American Institute for Stuttering Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Benefit Gala. Mistress of Ceremonies Emily Blunt and Honoree Ed Sheeran lend their star power to an important cause.

The American Institute for Stuttering (AIS) is a leading non-profit organization in the United States that offers state-of-the-art treatment to people who stutter, and support to their families. AIS also provides clinical training to speech-language pathologists (SLP) interested in acquiring special expertise in stuttering treatment.

[Ksu_The_Volunteer]

You know what, dear Ed? Eminem has helped you to get rid of your stutter - and now your songs help me to make my English faster! I mean it is not my first language, so I've spent many years learning how to speak faster, but your songs really helped me out in it, so thank you🧡🧡🧡

[twicetzuyu]

Stuttering is so frustrating, I can speak without getting stuck on a word. I cry every night thinking about how I'll never have a normal life

[joanapio]

If they ever do a film about Ed it should be called "The man with no filter"! Lol!! I love this guy!

[michelledowdle]

People who make fun of stuffering should be ashamed. I dont care who it is.

[mggreen]

I am blind in one eye, deaf in one ear, ill inside and mentally ill (Depression and Anxiety) while have a stuttering and having terrible reading things. So in class I need to use everything I can. All the hearing and sight I have left, trying to focus on my school work and trying not to have really bad stomach everyday. I am so weird and clismy that people need to protect my class and then more problems as being a girl in an ICT line

[meganann]

Absolutely love this! You can notice his stutter but it’s hardly noticeable.

Awareness and respect in all forms of communication are important.

I have ADHD and I wish everyone I talk to, or when I try to tell a story, good luck. 😂 I promise what I am trying to communicate and convey, it’s there but it’s as though my brain short circuits.

It takes me longer because I forget a detail and have to go back in time, then remember where I left off.
Just give us patience and we promise we will love you in return to the full extent in appreciation.

Our thoughts are there but our mouth filters can become unpredictable. Lol

[logoboards]

I look up to Ed Sheeran as a fellow guitar player myself since I started playing a few years ago and I sing as well. I also have been diagnosed with a stutter from a young age and have been bullied for it most of my life so when people try to bully me for stuttering I asked them this “would you ever make fun of Ed Sheeran?” There answer was no. I told them he stuttered and they didn’t believe me so I showed them this video and about Ed Sheeran stuttering they were shocked. They ended up apologizing in the end of things. I love how in the end he talks about embracing your quirks that all individuals have and to embrace them. Such a powerful message.

[jxniorszn]

Never in a million years i would’ve thought Ed sheeran had a stutter that’s crazy

[madvillain]

Had no idea that he once dealt with stuttering.!

[noemipoclaba]

"Carry on. Push it forward." Well done Ed! :)

[keremels]

The cuteness. OMG. Ed is so funny and inspirational and adorable. 🥰🥰

[ronaldbose]

My grandfather stuttered every so often. I sometimes stutter or stammer when I get frustrated or anxious. I was very surprised at what celebs stuttered.

[JudyFarroh-yq]

Love Ed!!! He is a great role model for kids!!!

[chloejones]

Aww ed is so amazing I stutter and this help so much with dealing with it x

[KimThemis]

My daughter's father, who was killed by a drunk driver just before she turned 5, also had a port wine stain on his face. It was literally just a non-event and I didn't really even see it. Ed Sheeran is just an amazing human.

[stevensong]

Eminem's story gave me hope to keep my head up as I was bullied. Mr. Sheeran. Thank you for sharing!
#UseYourPlatform

[kevinprior]

I can tell when his stammer comes in but he has a good way to carry on talking despite it.

[PHILPOP]

Being a stuttering adult sux, i still do it occasionally.

[freyatrikilis]

I have stuttering and i know what to sau but i cant say it in the right way

[ashapunj]

Why he said... One day, I hope you'll have the same