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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

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    • Jonathan Hirons8 months ago
      Jonathan Hirons

      Jonathan Hirons

      8 months ago

      I 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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    • Jonathan Hirons1 year ago
      Jonathan Hirons

      Jonathan Hirons

      1 year ago

      On 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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    • Jonathan Hirons1 year ago
      Jonathan Hirons

      Jonathan Hirons

      1 year ago

      Great 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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    Supporters

    30

    • Anon

      Anon

      Feb 9, 2022

      You are doing so well. Keep Going. xxxx

      £50.00

    • El Cleepos

      El Cleepos

      Dec 30, 2021

      £40.00

    • Diana Hudson

      Diana Hudson

      Dec 19, 2021

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Dec 13, 2021

      £5.00

    • Anne Adams

      Anne Adams

      Nov 30, 2021

      Well done, Jon. XX

      £20.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Nov 23, 2021

      £100.00

    • Mike Allen

      Mike Allen

      Nov 18, 2021

      Best wishes with the project.....................

      £20.00

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