As May is the National Stroke Awareness month, the dedicated team of 2 South Stroke Craigavon Area Hospital have decided to run a series of awareness and fundraising events throughout May.

2 South Stroke is an exceptionally hard working team that works tirelessly to deliver high quality, safe and person-centred care, to the many people who suffer from Strokes and TIAs within Northern Ireland. As a team, we want to raise awareness of the FAST campaign, patient and carer journeys, the recovery process, rehabilitation services and the many charitable organisations that offer physical, emotional and financial support after a patient's discharge from the hospital setting.

Stroke care is constantly progressing and as such we want people to understand how important it is to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a stroke or TIA onset, how to respond and where to access care to best ensure the detrimental impact of suffering a stroke is minimised. Every minute a stroke goes untreated can lead to the death of 1.9 million brain cells.

Over May we will be hosting information days on Tuesday 9th, 16th and 23rd of May in Craigavon Area Hospital 10.00-15.00 in conjunction with the Stroke Association, Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke, Nutricia and Dysphagia Support Team. There will also be a number of fundraising events to include:

Bun Sale & BP check 9th May

Tesco Collection 13th May

Skydive 19th May

Mourne Walk 21st May

Quiz and curry night - 29th October (Stroke Awareness Day)

All money raised will be used to boost the care and services provided to patients and families suffering from a stroke receiving care in 2 South Stroke, and in aid of Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke and Stroke Association.