Hi everyone. I had an ischaemic stroke (NIHSS score 17) in February 2024. I was fortunate to make it out of the operation to remove the blood clots in my brain alive. I was one of the “lucky” ones, because I was left without any visible impact, however there are impacts that have had a profound effect on my life.

I'm taking on the 31 minutes in May challenge to raise vital funds for stroke support. May is Stroke Awareness Month. Every day in May, another 240 people will wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke. Mums, dads, grandparents, young people, and even children can be left unable to move, see, speak, or even swallow. It's a traumatic, life-changing event that robs survivors and their families of the life they knew.  Your support means people don’t have to face the recovery journey alone. 💜