Motor neurone disease Julie's story | NHS

Julie Genovese has motor neurone disease. Find out how she copes with this incurable condition, and how she finds the strength to continue working as a primary school teacher.

Sadly, since the making of this film, Julie Genovese has died.

[MrNathanofficial]

I used to have mrs genovesa, i had her in year 4 im in year 9 now. She was a very inspirational lady, i remember when she first had to wear her air mask and she help to understand her disease, she was a good teacher and one my friends mother. RIP. My nan also had motor neurons disease which made me understand more, rest in peace, wonderful woman and teacher.

[bzylizzy]

Some people really do live their lives to the fullest, puts some of us to shame. R.I.P to a lady that enjoyed every minute, an inspiration to us all...

[RANDOMGAMERS]

She was a loving teacher and I will never forget about her when I was at that school RIP MISS :)

[gummybear]

I really miss my old teaacher because she died when I was in her class and when she didn't show up the next day the whole class was very worried. That morning Mr. C told us in assembly that she had unfortunatley passed away, we were all so sad. R.I.P. Mrs. Genovesa. We all miss you so much.

[patriciabennett]

Such a truly wonderful video. How inspiring and brave this lady was. May she RIP. I cannot believe how someone with this daunting disease can teach so good. Impressive and totally awesome. The children adored her. My good wishes to her family.Wow I am proud of her as her legacy shows a kind hard working lady of whom everyone loved. What an accolade and to accomplished so much!!!!

[sheelaghomalley]

Wonderful role model for the children. Thank you

[ciararespect]

Memories of her will live on with the children. I'm glad the school adjusted for her. rip

[IAMGiftbearer]

This is such a great story! I wish more employers would make these kinds of accommodations for people.

[patrickdegenaar]

Brilliant video. Very heart warming. It is good to have a positive message to an absolutely awful condition,

[starlaeuropa]

Brave, brave lady. My husband's aunt has just been diagnosed with MND so I wanted to find out more about it and came across this video. A real inspiration RIP

[lucydarke]

This was my maths teacher rip miss xxx

[drakemarzo]

This lady is awesome!!!! Its so cool that she has the confidence and the kids are totally cool about it

[stitchesandstaples]

I love how the kids don't care, they just see her as a person.

[RivingtonAve]

Rob Burrow brought me here to understand more about the condition.

[agnesbaldvinsdottir]

I feel so horrible for ppl that have to go through this. But the fact that is no cure is so scary. My own teacher from when i was a kid had it, she's long gone now. And I know a women that was diagnosed 6 years ago now, she was also a teacher, she is still living, but after 6 years she is completely unable to do anything on her own not even breathing. It's so sad and hard for her and her family.

This is weird and sounds stupid I know but what I see is The only thing that these ppl have incoming is that they are teacher's.

[ambajet]

so very brave, my mom died 2 weeks ago from this evil

[Suesaysboo]

did she pass away? r.i.p she's inspriational

[janheard]

The little red haired girl speaks with a nice English accent. The teacher is a bit Estuary English.