i�*m richard cottingham. hi, i'm richard cottingham. but i like to be called richie.cate with my own voice. what do you think — is that the one? yes, i think that's the one! i think we've got it! it is a unique blend, yeah. so the technology that they use is really clever. it's taken bits of the different three voices and blended them together to make a completely new voice. so, as richie and i have discussed, he doesn't sound like any of the original three donors. the voice that he's got is completely brand new and unique to him, and will stay that way. i think everything that we do with communication has the power to be transformative. it�*s taken just two months for richie to find his voice, and now, it�*ll last a lifetime. it feels awesome and i love it. everyone has been really excited and can�*t wait to hear it. i think it will take people time to get used to hearing the new me. many thanks to everyone for their support. it means so much. if you see me out and about, please come and say hello and hear my new voice for yourselves. alison freeman, bbc news. now he