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Weʼve raised £1,335 to make a film documentary to raise awareness of APHASIA
- Funded on Wednesday, 9th March 2022
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WHY THIS DOCUMENTARY?
This story is about a devastating condition called Aphasia. 9 out of 10 people have never heard the term “Aphasia.” Yet, all sufferers has had their lives immeasurably changed. Two thirds of stroke victims of all ages have Aphasia.
THE AIM OF THE FILM
Shine a light on Aphasia this a hidden disability that is a devastating condition.
Highlight the lack of support once the rehabilitation is over
Show how charities and the families cope with the long-term effects
How young people with Aphasia deal with it in surprising ways
WHAT IS APHASIA?
Aphasia is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write.
Aphasia is always due to injury to the brain – most commonly from a stroke, particularly in older individuals. But brain injuries resulting in Aphasia may also arise from head trauma, from brain tumours, or from infections
There are at least 350,000 people in UK with Aphasia.
THIS FILM WILL HELP
Create greater awareness of Aphasia by bringing it to wider audience
Build a stronger network of support for families and carers
Updates
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- 8 months ago
Jonathan Hirons
8 months agoI wanted to share some exciting news. I am delighted to announce that I have secured some more funding for my documentary project on Aphasia. The funding is from The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia and is a significant milestone for the project. It will allow us to expand the scope of our work and delve deeper into the world of aphasia, capture powerful personal stories, and raise awareness about this often-overlooked condition. Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement.
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- 1 year ago
Jonathan Hirons
1 year agoOn this day 10th of January 2019, I had a bleed on my brain. I spent several days in hospital during which I was diagnosed with Aphasia. For the rest of the year I started to rebuild my life. During that first year, I met a number of people with Aphasia and people who look after them and I vowed to do as much as I could to raise the awareness of Aphasia. I made a film in 2022 and I am still putting the word out. Please tell anyone you know My thanks for all of you that helped me on the way
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- 1 year ago
Jonathan Hirons
1 year agoGreat to show my documentary ‘On the tip of my tongue’ during a Share and Learn session about #Aphasia for Carers UK. Premiered my short explainer ‘What is Aphasia?’ written by Anneliese Levy. Also listened to Denise Saul’s moving poems about her mother’s #aphasia . Many thanks to Michael Shann for organising the event.
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Anon
Feb 9, 2022
You are doing so well. Keep Going. xxxx
£50.00
El Cleepos
Dec 30, 2021
£40.00
Diana Hudson
Dec 19, 2021
Anonymous
Dec 13, 2021
£5.00
Anne Adams
Nov 30, 2021
Well done, Jon. XX
£20.00
Anonymous
Nov 23, 2021
£100.00
Mike Allen
Nov 18, 2021
Best wishes with the project.....................
£20.00
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