What Stroke Week Means To Me

Hi Sue and whoever else reads this,

Stroke week for me has created an opportunity to reflect. I've been thinking about how far I've come along in my own stroke journey and the knowledge I have gained in that time and also a chance to think about how much more work there is to be done to get the stroke message out to the wider public.  This is my first year of helping out at a StrokeWeek activity- I was quite excited when my top arrived yesterday- and I think if at least one person wallks away with the FAST message (though i hope lots more do) and an awareness that stroke is'nt an 'old' person's problem then I will be very satisfied. And, like you, I feel proud to be part of such a united team

Toni

Hi Sue

   I didn't know it stroke week  but it is great getting together to help each other.  We are all at different  stages of our rehab but we all have the same goal. 

 Keep on the good work!

Best

Marcus

Hi everyone. being a Stroke Safe Ambassador means a lot to me and giving back to the Stroke Foundation is something tangible I can do!

Stroke Week is an opportunity to share stroke awareness, allow others to become involved and like Toni said, even if ONE person saves a life through FAST, then it's all worthwhile.

>I talked to our local Parkrun yesterday (Saturday)

>Monday I start off stroke week with local MP Mark McArdle (fingers crossed the Tv will be there to spread the message)

>Radio interview tomorrow

>Wednesday I have organised a 'My Health for Life' and Stroke Awareness event at our local shopping centre with a grant we got from the Stroke Foundation (pays the nurse to do BP checks for 5 hours!)

>I've just finished scheduling posts on my FB page for the next 7 days (Sue, Ive scheduled Phil's photo for later in the week)

>Offering my book, A Stroke of Poetry for a reduced price! yay! (and $2 still donated to the Stroke Foundation)

>Hopefully sleeping in between all that!

Love the buzz of everything going on but yes, it's hard work.

I think Stroke Week allows the public to listen, read and share stroke info in a formal, well informed manner and brings attention to stroke because its a whole week dedicated to it.

I'm rambling now - will share photos on my FB page.

have a good week everyone.

Shelagh x

I am sharing a few photos from being out and about in Stroke Week in Bathurst. It felt great to be representing the Stroke Foundation in my Community. And thanks to my friends from The Determinators for being a part of the message !

Sue

Great work everyone !

Sue

Hi Sue, 

Great to see you pushing out the message of F.A.S.T. and showing what life after stroke is possible, new friends, new supporting groups, and a bright future. 

Well done!

Marcus