Week 36 - Stroke Association

On Friday I said a final goodbye to my Grandma.  She lived a long and fairly healthy life but at 96 had a stroke and died a week later.  We collected money for the Stroke Association at the funeral so I contributed to that this week.

Around 152,000 have a stroke in the UK every year and it is apthe third biggest killer in this country. The Stoke Association has been at the forefront of advances which mean that there 40% less strokes than 20 years ago, along with a doubling in the survival rate.  They fund research to improve treatment and care for those who have suffered a stroke.  They provide support to those who have had a stoke along with their families.  They also campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of a stroke - early treatment can help with survival and reduce the long-term effects.

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Stroke Association