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Hannah McCrorie is raising money for Connect - the communication disability network
“Hannah & Helen are jumping out of a plane!”

on 9 January 2012

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Connect is a national charity for people living with aphasia (communication disability) which is often caused by stroke. Aphasia can strike anyone at any age and at any time. 1 in every 200 people in the UK lives with aphasia and each person experiences it differently. Some people cannot speak at all, some people have just a few words. It affects reading, writing and numbers. Aphasia can lead to lack of confidence, depression, social exclusion – and people can lose their connection with the world. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Our vision is a simple one, we want a world where people with aphasia can re-connect with life again. Find out more about how we do that at www.ukconnect.org

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<p>On February 23rd 2012, my cousin Helen and I are doing a skydive in aid of Connect and we would love for you to sponsor us! For someone who felt a little peeky at the top of the London Eye this is a MASSIVE feat for me so dig deep please!!!!</p> <p>Eight years ago, my Uncle Colin (and Helen's Dad) suffered a stroke. From the stroke, Colin was affected by Aphasia, a condition affecting his speech and mobility down one side of his body. Colin was a renouned film and television editor and was hugely successful...even winning an MTV award for his editing skills! As the loud, joker of our family we were all very shocked and upset that this had happened to Colin.</p> <p>The charity that we are raising money for, Connect - the Communication Disability Network have been invaluable to Colin's rehabilitation and recovery since the stroke. They organise meetings for Colin and his family members to meet other people affected by aphasia and to offer support and advice. Because of Connect, Colin has been able to further pursue his love for media and particularly photography by contributing to Connect's monthly newsletter. Sally, Colin's Connect advisor, has become a friend of the family because of her continued support and kindness so we would really like to give back to her and all the staff who do incredible things for stroke sufferers.</p> <p>Please please PLEASE donate to this cause as I can assure you that the money will do inspirational things for some truly inspirational people.</p> <p>Love</p> <p>Hannah and Helen.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>

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