Ishbel King, 7
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Ishbel’s sudden and severe headache in 2003, when she was aged just seven, brought on a devastating stroke in the night that no one could have anticipated and to this day remains little understood.
Ishbel has never regained movement in her right side but she has taught herself to write with her left hand. While she may not be able to run, she is a talented swimmer and walks with the aid of a splint on her right leg Her mum Janice says it was Ishbel who led her through the recovery process. “I am dragged on by Ishbel every step of the way,” Janice says.
Ishbel herself wants to work in a hospital one day. “I’m not sure doing what but they just do such amazing work and I want to be a part of that.” |
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Adrian O’Malley, 34
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When Adrian suffered a major stroke four years ago aged 34 his wife was six-and-a-half months pregnant with their first child. Adrian paralysed was down his right side he feared he would not be able to support his family or hold his little girl.The stroke has put a financial strain on the family – Adrian can no longer drive – but with resilience and sheer will he has returned to his work as a horticulturalist. “Stroke is part of my life but I won’t let it define who I am. I don’t want to dwell on stroke – there will be other challenges ahead in my life.” |
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Sarah Cullen, 14 and 16
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At just 14 Sarah collapsed with a stroke during a school game of hockey. After an agonising challenge to regain her motor and speech skills she suffered a second stroke at the tender age of 16. The two strokes threatened to cut short her education, independence, and dreams of a career. But fear gave way to determination – Sarah finished year 12 and has a degree in science. “I have come to see my stroke as a gift. Nobody would ever want to have a stroke but it has made me do and experience things I never would have otherwise.” |
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Ross Pearson, 40
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Nine years ago aged 40 Ross felt pins and needles in his right hand while riding a pushbike with his partner. Just as they got home Ross dropped off the bike and fell. He lost strength and movement in his right side which forced him to leave his trade of cabinetry and now works with people with disabilities. He fears for people who have a stroke and don’t get immediate medical attention. “It is very important that everyone is aware of the signs of stroke. I take it upon myself to educate the people around me.” |
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Christopher Green, 56
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A prolific and well-known author and speaker, Christopher’s stroke 12 years ago cruelly left him with just two words. Recovery to the point of being able to hold and follow a conversation took years of effort and rehabilitation. So too did being able to write again - yet he has done so successfully. Most notably Christopher has published a revised edition of his best-selling Toddler Taming. Christopher says that while stroke is a disaster in a person’s life it also presents an opportunity to , his own experience has allowed him a fresh outlook, a renewed creativity and the firm belief that “every day is important”.
“I don’t think about what I can’t do any more. I am enjoying everything that I can do.”
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