Local stroke survivor calls on Essex to vote in the 2020 Charity Film Awards

The Stroke Association has been unveiled on the shortlist for the 2020 Charity Film Awards. Now, one of the stars of the charity’s Rebuilding Lives film, Erin Losty from Chelmsford is calling on all everyone to vote for the film.

The Charity Film Awards celebrates the effective use of video by the third sector to change mindsets, raise awareness for the charity or fundraise.

Over 65,000 people took part in the public voting stage to determine the shortlist. The Charity Film Awards panel of expert judges, which includes high profile names from entertainment, business, politics and media. The winners of the Charity Film Awards 2020 will be announced a gala ceremony in central London, in the Spring.

Erinstarred in the Stroke Association’s Rebuilding Lives film after having a stroke in 2012. The advert aims to change the way people think about stroke, using stroke survivors’ real stories.

Erin said: “Being involved in the Stroke Association’s rebuilding lives campaign has helped me to accept my stroke, and the difficulties it has brought. It has helped bring to light the progress I have made, reinforcing life after stroke is not only possible, I am doing it, along with 1.2 million UK stroke survivors.

“As a young stroke survivor, many of the after effects I deal with are hidden, making it difficult to manage people's perceptions and expectations of me. I believe raising awareness helps with this, giving people the ability to understand the impact of stroke will enable them to support stroke survivors in rebuilding their lives.

“Raising awareness of stroke is vital, especially as stroke is becoming more prevalent. It has become more important than ever to help prevent strokes in the future. I really hope everyone can vote for our amazing advert”

Simon Burton, Co-Founder of the Charity Film Awards said: ‘In the digital age, charities’ use of video is fundamental to engage the hearts and minds of their communities. The Stroke Association’s film is a great example of that in action.”

The Stroke Association has been shortlisted alongside other leading names from the charity sector. For more information and to vote, please visit https://charityfilmawards.com/videos/rebuilding-lives. Watch the Stroke Association’s Rebuilding Lives film at www.stroke.org.uk/rebuilding-lives.

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For more information, please contact: Ken Scott, PR Officer at the Stroke Association on 0115 7788429 or email ken.scott@stroke.org,uk.For more information about the Charity Film Awards please contact Madeleine Johnson at Exposure Communications on madeleine.johnson@exposurecom.com.

About the Charity Film Awards

• The Charity Film Awards celebrate the very best films and videos that have been created by registered charities and CIC’s within the UK. For more information visit www.charityfilmawards.com