Stroke Stories

In this episode of Stroke Stories, we chat to Martin Warrillow, who suffered a stroke whilst crossing a busy road at the age of 49.

After regaining the ability to walk and talk, he set up a blog and podcast to try and help other stroke survivors with their recovery, and spread understanding and awareness about the illness.

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On this episode of Stroke Stories, we chat with Christine Brook from Leeds, who suffered a stroke at the age of 36.

Christine had a re-learn how to sit up, walk, and talk but, with the help of her family, friends, an workplace, she was able to carry on doing the things that she loved.

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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we chat to Ashley Martin who had a stroke at the age of 17 during a driving lesson.

After his stroke, Ashley was able to finish school, go to university, and retake his driving exam.

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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we sit down with Toni Arfaras. Toni had a stroke in December 2013 at the age of 46, and has had a number of TIAs since then.

Despite the setbacks, Toni is focussed on doing the things she loves most - spending time with her family, going on long hikes, and drawing.

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In this episode of Stroke Stories we hear from Sas Freeman, who suffered two strokes, just months apart, at the age of 45.

She dedicates her time to helping other stroke survivors and spreading awarness through her mentoring scheme, her talks, and her book, which is called Two Strokes Not Out.

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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we chat to Clodagh Dunlop. A front line police officer, Clodagh Dunlop was only 35 when she suffered her stroke.

As a result, she experienced locked-in syndrome, which meant she was unable to move or speak. However, after 7 months of intense physiotherapy, she walked out of hospital, and is back working full time in the police force.

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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we talk to Antonio Iannella. Antonio suffered a stroke at the age of 38 whilst in holiday with his family in Vietnam.

Since then, he has recovered well, and pursued a lifelong dream of opening and running a music recording studio in his home.

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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we sit down with Anna Smith Higgs. Anna suffered a stroke at the age of 24, just one month after giving birth to her son Henry.

Despite being in hopsital for months recovering, Anna's life is busier than ever. She spends her time with her son, volunteering for charity, and performing her burlesque show up and down the country.

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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we chat to Becki Cobb and Simon Commins.

The two of them both suffered serious strokes at an early age, but they fought through their recovery and found themselves in succesful careers, and in a position to help others recover from their strokes too.

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In this episode of Stroke Stories, we chat to Chris Currie. Chris suffered a stroke at the age of the 36 during a life saving cancer operation.

He used his love of football to inspire his ongoing recovery, and wants to raise the issue of strokes in young people to as many people as possible.

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