World Stroke Day is this Saturday 29 October

This year the World Stroke Organization is asking us to remind people of the importance of time. 

When somebody has a stroke, every second that goes by is crucial. As brain tissue and millions of neurons begin to fade away, time could not be more precious. The #Precioustime campaign aims to raise awareness of stroke signs and the benefits of timely access to emergency medical care. 

Here’s what to do: 

1 Find a clock –this can be an iconic clock in your city, the train station clock on your commute, or even the watch on the end of your wrist. 

2 Take a selfie with the clock in the background (or get someone to take a photo of you if you want to avoid the awkward angles!) 

3 Head over to here www.worldstrokecampaign.org/create-a-post to create and download a bespoke message about the importance of knowing the signs of stroke. (I’ve attached our publicity shot as an example) 

4 Share on your socials – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram- with the hashtag #Precioustime sharing a link to the campaign website to encourage others to join the campaign.