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A kind donation during Stroke Awareness Month



A donor – who wishes to remain anonymous - has very kindly agreed to pay The Shipley Club a total of £250.00 to put towards the maintenance and running of our facilities.


The individual, who allegedly has family ties to the bowling world, acknowledges the difficulties and expenses of running a private members club, particularly in relation to the rising costs and pressures put on businesses in modern times.


In return for the kind gesture, the Shipley Club are helping the donor to promote the importance of stroke awareness.


As such, we wanted to share some key details that could prove useful for our members in day-to-day life, when around family, friends or the general public.


For those who weren’t aware, Stroke Awareness Month takes place every May to highlight the realities of strokes, raise awareness of their impact and give vital information on how to prevent or manage the after effects of them.


What is a stroke? 

Watch the video below.

Learn more about what a stroke is here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke


Signs and Symptoms: 

A stroke can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. It’s crucial to be able to spot the signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else.


The FAST acronym (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) is a test to quickly identify the 3 most common signs of a stroke.

  • Face weakness: Can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?

  • Arm weakness: Can the person raise both arms fully and keep them there?

  • Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say? Is their speech slurred

  • Time to call 999: if you see any one of these signs.


Acting FAST will give the person having a stroke the best chance of survival and recovery.


Learn more about signs and symptoms here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/symptoms


Other symptoms and signs of a stroke

The FAST test helps spot the three most common signs of a stroke. But there are other signs and symptoms that you should always take seriously. These include:

  • Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, including legs, hands or feet.

  • Difficulty finding words or speaking in clear sentences.

  • Sudden blurred vision or loss of sight in one or both eyes.

  • Sudden memory loss or confusion.

  • Sudden dizziness, unsteadiness or a sudden fall.

  • A sudden, severe headache.


Managing Risks

There are a number of ways to lower the risks of having a stroke, even if you've already been the victim of one in the past.


Watch the video below to learn more about the importance of lifestyle changes, taking your prescribed medication and having regular check-ups.

Further guidance can be found here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/manage-risk

 

 Useful Links:

 

Further information about strokes is available on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/


To begin learning more about stroke awareness, the effects of a stroke, managing risks, types and causes, and much more; please visit the Stroke Association website here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke 


Additional support services and tools can also be found below.


Contact the Stroke Support Helpline here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/support/helpline



Join the Online Community to discuss stroke awareness with survivors, carers and all those affected by strokes: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/support/online-community


Information about caring for a stroke survivor can be found here: https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/support/carers



Thank you for reading this post!


Please make sure to spread the message about stroke awareness to your family, friends and work colleagues.


A special thank you to our anonymous donor too - our club relies heavily on the income obtained from members, sponsors and donors. All contributions are very much appreciated and go a long way to ensuring the longevity of our business. On behalf of The Shipley Club, we thank you.

 

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