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Young Lowestoft stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A young stroke survivor from Lowestoft has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association in recognition of her courage and positivity.
Lily Dewbery was just four when she had a stroke in May 2012. The stroke affected movement in the left hand side of her body. After three years of treatment, Lily has made a remarkable recovery.
Lily was nominated for the Children and Young Peoples Courage Award by Stroke Association Fundraising Manager, George Burroughs. George said: “Lily is challenged daily, both physically and emotionally. She is constantly tested with activities which before her stroke, she could do with ease. Despite this, Lily has always faced the rebuilding of her life with a cheery outlook and a smile for everyone. This has been an inspiration to her family, friends and school teachers.”
Lily received her Highly Commended certificate at a celebratory event at the Bedford Lodge Hotel in Newmarket on Friday 20 November. Her certificate was presented by Sara Betsworth, Regional Head of Operations in the East of England.
Sara Betsworth said: “A stroke happens in an instant and often changes lives forever. As Lily and her family know all too well, the condition can strike at any age. We were thrilled that so many of our community in the East of England were nominated to receive a Life After Stroke Award. Our regional event highlights the tremendous courage people like Lily have shown in rebuilding their lives after a stroke, or in helping others to do the same.”
The Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards recognise the courage shown by stroke survivors and carers as well as the great work and commitment shown by health professionals, groups and supporter organisations. Next year’s nominations are now open, for more information visit www.stroke.org.uk/LASA
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A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.
Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk
