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At the age of 16 I (Claire) began fainting with no explanation. The faints were sometimes accompanied by seizure activity and were happening between 1 and 4 times a day, every day for the first year (thankfully now it is only this number per month). I spent months, potentially a year or two without a concrete diagnosis. I spent days in hospital and missed a family holiday, I have rode in countless ambulances and taken my fair share of beds in A&E.

I was eventually diagnosed with Vasovagal Syncope after being passed from Doctor to Doctor. My Falls & Syncope specialist put me in touch with STARs and the comfort of being able to access this Charity has been essential. This Charity has got me through the worst of the days and helped in explaining my situation to my old school, friends, and colleagues.

In October 2014 I spent some time in a Critical Care Unit where my seizures were uncontrollable and I was barely conscious for the whole time there. This was a scary time for myself and those around me, the full picture has never been truly painted of what caused this to happen and I would love to raise money towards researching and supporting others like myself so this does not have to happen to others.

STARs are a Charity who work hard to support people like me who come to them very little knowledge of what is happening to our bodies. It helps reassure us and provides us with lifestyle support and networking opportunities.

I would be so appreciative of any donations we receive to go towards a Charity that is so important to me.

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