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Sharing your experience could help another survivor feel understood, less alone, and more hopeful about the future. Many survivors also find telling their story a powerful way to reflect on their own journey.
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Taking part in stroke-related research is a great way of using your own experiences to help improve the quality of life for people affected by stroke. Please contact the specific researcher using the details provided on our website more information.
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This year, Different Strokes turns 30 and weβre celebrating with a brand new challenge: 30 for 30 ππ
30 for 30 is about doing something meaningful for 30 days, in a way that works for you.
Find out more: buff.ly/VYxIb48
#DifferentStrokes30 #30for30 #StrokeRecovery
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Stroke survivor Neil Johnston took on the Aberdeen Kiltwalk this weekend and completed 18 miles in just under 5 and a half hours. Congratulations Neil, we love the tartan trousers! Neil raised a wonderful Β£650 for Different Strokes. β Thank you!
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Every week, one of our volunteer befrienders goes live on Instagram to answer questions, share tips, or just have a friendly chat. You can drop in, submit questions via Stories, or DM directly during the session.
Tomorrow
Thur 11th June at 1pm β Rahael
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We have monthly virtual meetings exclusively for unpaid carers of stroke survivors - and the next one is today (and soon)
Wednesday 10th June β 2pm
Find out more here
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To every partner, parent, child, sibling or friend who stepped up after someone they love had a stroke - this one is for you.
You didn't ask for the role. You just showed up. And you keep showing up, every single day. ππ
#CarersWeek #CarersWeek2026 #StrokeCarer #UnpaidCarers
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We have monthly virtual meetings exclusively for unpaid carers of stroke survivors - and the next one is tomorrow
Wednesday 10th June β 2pm
Find out more here
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AD| Researchers in Oxford are studying how sleep may affect mental health and recovery after brain injury: buff.ly/8TOczOG
#strokesupport #strokeresearch
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A huge thank you to all our volunteers this #VolunteersWeek ππ Congrats to our 2026 award winners: Paula Beddoe, Jak Carr, Kari Edwards & Mike Caines π Your support helps younger stroke survivors across the UK access vital peer support every day. #DifferentStrokesUK
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Congratulations to Mike Caines, winner of the Different Strokes Outstanding Contribution Award 2026.
For 14 years, he has provided invaluable guidance, financial expertise and quiet dedication behind the scenes.
Read about Mike: buff.ly/Z7ntJKd
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Taking part in stroke-related research is a great way of using your own experiences to help improve the quality of life for people affected by stroke. Please contact the specific researcher using the details provided on our website more information.
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Huge congratulations to Kari Edwards, winner of the Different Strokes Fundraising Hero Award 2026.
After her stroke, Kari turned gratitude into action, raising Β£2,382.86 for younger stroke survivors & raising vital awareness.
Read Kari's winners profile: buff.ly/pOsvTZw
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Huge congratulations to Jak Carr, winner of the Different Strokes Peer Support Champion Award 2026.
Read Jak's winners profile here: buff.ly/SvKa8Mk
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Every week, one of our volunteer befrienders goes live on Instagram to answer questions, share tips, or just have a friendly chat. You can drop in, submit questions via Stories, or DM us directly during the session.
Tonight
Weds 3rd June at 7pm β Bridie
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Huge congratulations to Paula Beddoe, winner of the Peter Shave Volunteer of the Year Award 2026.
For 10 years, she has supported younger stroke survivors in Tipton with extraordinary kindness, dedication and peer support.
Read more about Paula: buff.ly/bt8K82n
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Don't forget that you can join us and other stroke survivors at our virtual meetings - and there's one today (and shortly),
Wednesday 3rd June β 11am
For more information visit buff.ly/tg7KAhf
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Every week, one of our volunteer befrienders goes live on Instagram to answer questions, share tips, or just have a friendly chat. You can drop in, submit questions via Stories, or DM us directly during the session.
Tomorrow
Weds 3rd June at 7pm β Bridie
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Just a reminder that you can join us and other stroke survivors at our virtual meetings - and there's one tomorrow,
Wednesday 3rd June β 11am
For more information visit buff.ly/tg7KAhf
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ππ Volunteers' Week Begins! ππ
This week, weβre sending a massive thank you to our incredible community of volunteers.
Weβll be also be announcing the winners of our 2026 Volunteer Awards π!
#VolunteersWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #StrokeSurvivors #VolunteerAppreciation
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