I'm raising my voice and raising vital funds for the Stroke Association this May for stroke awareness month.

September ‘24, I had a stroke.

After spending time in the stroke unit, I then spent months recovering from the impact of stroke, which included post stroke fatigue, aphasia, and various other issues that you just wouldn’t expect.

In amongst all the symptoms and recovery and the noise and the uncertainty, the Stroke Association provided guidance and direction.

At the bluebell festival, George Hotel Inveraray, 24th May, we will share one song for Stroke Awareness.

In June, along with my band, Dr Hip & the Blues Operation, we will be hosting Dr Hip’s Garden Party on the 29th June. Raising money because … genuinely … the stroke association helped me. Which helped my family. Which helped my recovery.

it’s still difficult to sing, but I hope to get back to being a bit of a showman once again…

On the way there… I will try and raise some money for an organisation who helped me…

Supported by the Band who have been amazing in supporting and looking after me too.

Over 240 a day wake up to the catastrophic impact of stroke. Some stroke survivors can have difficulties speaking after a stroke, this is known as aphasia. This can be extremely challenging, but recovery is possible.

Did you know singing is a powerful tool in stroke recovery? Because music and singing is processed in a different part of the brain to spoken language, some people with aphasia find that they can sing easily, even though speaking is hard.

If you would care to donate, I would appreciate it.

Even more importantly … it helps keep the stroke association going.

Thank you for even reading this. Even your increased awareness will help.

Rxxx