Pauline Yates

Gary's Captain Tom 100 Challenge

Fundraising for Stroke Association
£2,263
raised of £500 target
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Event: Captain Tom 100, from 6 April 2021 to 6 May 2021
Captain Tom 100
Campaign by Marie Curie (RCN 207994 (England & Wales) and SC038731 (Scotland))
During the pandemic Captain Tom stepped up to support the NHS Covid-19 by taking on his famous walk and inspiring millions to donate. We are offering the chance to raise funds in the spirit of Captain Tom for the charity of your choice.

Story

As many people already know, My husband Gary suffered a sever Ischemic Stroke at age 56.

It was catastrophic and happened in a second, no warning and no turning the clock back.

He suffered right side paralysis, throat paralysis, long and short term memory loss, speech loss, loss of peripheral vision, incontinence, chronic Aphasia which meant he couldn’t read or understand simple commands. He spent 6 months in a rehab clinic.

2 1/2 years on our journey now and recovery is progressing, it’s a tough journey, which is why we want to raise funds so that they can understand better why these strokes happen to all age groups.

Prevention is the way forward, recovery is the hard road.

Please make Gary’s effort worthwhile, counting is taken for granted by us, it’s a difficult exercise for him but he has been determined to do it. Thanks in anticipation.

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About the campaign

During the pandemic Captain Tom stepped up to support the NHS Covid-19 by taking on his famous walk and inspiring millions to donate. We are offering the chance to raise funds in the spirit of Captain Tom for the charity of your choice.

About the charity

Stroke Association

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RCN 211015
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. Life changes instantly and recovery is tough. But the brain can adapt. Our specialist support, research and campaigning are only possible with the courage and determination of the stroke community.

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£2,262.57
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£2,262.57
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£0.00

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