Cutting off my hair - Malawi & Stroke Development Project

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Chopping my hair off! But what for?

Stroke claims a life every six seconds. It is the second leading cause of death for people above the age of 60 and it affects children as well as both men and women. Stroke is responsible for more deaths annually than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. 

This doesn't have to be the case.

80% of all stroke deaths are preventable and rapid access to medical treatment will make the difference between, life and death as well as full recovery and permanent disability.

Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world with only 10% of the population having access to electricity. In a developing country like Malawi, the burden of stroke is increasing and with a complete lack of stroke units, the impact of this will continue to rise.

Malawi Stroke Unit and Open Arms Malawi are two organisations fighting to give people of all ages in Malawi a fighting chance to live long lives, free from undue suffering. 

https://malawistrokeunit.org/

https://www.openarmsmalawi.org/

The money will be evenly divided between the two charities at the end of the month.


Finally, I will be donating the hair itself, to create a wig for the Little Princess Trust once the COVID restrictions are lifted.


#MakeMayPurple




         

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Open Arms Malawi

We believe that every child has a right to survival and development.  Our principal aim is to provide care to Malawi’s vulnerable children, supporting them within families and communities so that they can thrive.

Malawi Stroke Unit

We formed a UK-Malawi stroke partnership in December 2016. The UK team includes an enthusiastic group of clinical stroke experts responsible for setting up and running a nationally-renowned stroke service at University College London Hospital and clinical scientists (from University of Liverpool and University College London) who have contributed to high-quality stroke research both in the UK and Malawi. The Malawi team are an aspiring group of forward-thinking and motivated individuals who are dedicated to improving the quality of stroke care in their country. Malawi has the core ingredients (e.g. nearby rehabilitation unit, physiotherapy school, diagnostic imaging facilities) to turn their aspiration into a reality.

106%

£2,123.75 raised of £2,000.00 target by 78 supporters

£1,975.00 donated plus £148.75 in GiftAid

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From the 1st May 2020 until the 20th June 2020

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