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Stroke survivor finds her voice to sing with Ashton Hayes choir
Kelsborrow Choir of Ashton Hayes, Cheshire will be spreading festive cheer on Friday 19 December with a fundraising concert for the Stroke Association, after one of its members survived a stroke.
Singer Jenny Moult, 67 from Tarvin, had a stroke last year, which resulted in short term memory loss and aphasia. She was unable to use her extensive vocabulary and was concerned that she would not be able to sing again.
After being supported by the Stroke Association and speech therapists, Jenny has slowly regained her vocabulary and returned to Kelsborrow Choir each Tuesday evening. She suggested the choir raises money for the charity in recognition of the support she received.
The choir is performing the Christmas concert at Hammond School in Chester, where the audience will enjoy an assortment of carols and songs. The choir will also be carol singing in Chester in the lead up to Christmas, including performances in Sainsbury’s, Great Boughton and at Cheshire Oaks on 13 and 14 December respectively. All money raised will go to the Stroke Association.
Jenny said: “I really believe singing has helped me to find my voice again. It’s been so helpful to socialise and mix with other people; it’s given me much more confidence. I’m really looking forward to performing in the Christmas concert and hope to see lots of people there on the evening to support the Stroke Association.”
Jim Edwards, Secretary for Kelsborrow Choir, said: “Kelsborrow Choir was established in 1956 to support PTA fundraising at a local primary school. Today, we have over 60 members and this Christmas, we are proud to be raising money for the Stroke Association, following their extensive support for Jenny. We want to support the fantastic work the Stroke Association does, and to ensure they can be there for even more families who have been affected by stroke.”
Emma Brunes, Communication Support Coordinator for the Stroke Association, supported Jenny throughout her recovery. She added: “It has been wonderful to see Jenny regain her voice and build her confidence. She is a real inspiration. A stroke happens in an instant and often changes lives forever. We’re extremely grateful to Kelsborrow Choir for choosing to support the Stroke Association. The money raised will make a huge difference and together we can conquer stroke.”
To purchase tickets for the Christmas concert on 19 December at Hammond School, please contact Kate West on 01829 760507or email kate-mary@live.co.uk. Alternatively, contact Margaret Barnes on 01928 787748 or email barnes53@hotmail.com
The Stroke Association provides an Information, Advice and Support Service and Communication Support in Chester, in partnership with Western Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group. For more information about stroke visit www.stroke.org.uk or call the Helpline on 0303 303 3100.
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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 around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. 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
