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Jessie J calls on the UK to add their voice to Stroke Association campaign

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Jessie J calls on the UK to add their voice to Stroke Association campaign

International chart-topper and singing sensation, Jessie J is calling on people across the UK to join her in supporting the Stroke Association’s latest campaign: Lost for Words.

More than 350,000 people in the UK have aphasia, a communication disability which can be caused by stroke. The charity’s Lost for Words campaign aims to raise awareness of the challenges stroke survivors with communication difficulties can face, and the help and support available.

Jessie J said: “Having a stroke turns your life upside down in an instant and it was the scariest experience of my life. I'm one of the lucky ones who's recovered well, but many other stroke survivors aren't so lucky, and have lost their speech or can't read or write. I can't imagine what that must be like, which is why I've got so much respect and admiration for the survivors who everyday are finding different ways to express themselves again. The Stroke Association’s Lost for Words campaign is brilliant because it's highlighting this problem and raising funds for its work supporting the people who need it. That's why I'm backing Lost for Words, and I hope you will too.”

Dominic Brand, Director of External Affairs at the Stroke Association, said: “Many stroke survivors tell us just how terrifying and isolating it can be to be lost for words. But with the right help and support, many people are able to find new ways to communicate, and can rebuild their lives. The Stroke Association is helping stroke survivors who are lost for words, and with the support of people across the UK, even more people can find their voice again.”

The charity is urging people to show their support for stroke survivors who are lost for words and make a donation. For more information, visit www.stroke.org.uk/lostforwords

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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 more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. 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
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