Chadwick Fundraiser for Stroke Association
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Do you want to join me in making a difference? Me and my family are raising money in aid of The Stroke Association and every donation will help. Me Callum Chadwick and my family, Ian Chadwick, Kyle Chadwick Cade Chadwick and Cavan Chadwick are doing the Coast-to-Coast pushbike ride on 19th- 23rd August 2021 starting in Whitehaven (Cumbria) to Sunderland totalling 136 miles in 4 days. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause because it means so much to me as a Stroke Survivor.
More information about The Stroke Association:
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. Life changes instantly and recovery is tough. But the brain can adapt. Our specialist support, research and campaigning are only possible with the courage and determination of the stroke community. With more donations and support from you, we can rebuild even more lives.
My Story: Here is a brief explanation of my story
Strokes do not discriminate; it can happen to all people of all ages from all walks of life. It happened to me 10 months ago back in September 2020, this day changed my life forever. Prior to a Stroke I was regularly active and lived a healthy lifestyle, there is no Stroke history in my family.
On the morning of the 15th of September 2020, I was getting ready for work going about my routine at home as normal and then out of nowhere so sudden I lost my balance and fell unwell, I could not walk or communicate and lost all my ability in the right side of my body. Luckily, my family were present in that moment and realised very quickly they needed to act and ring for an ambulance. It was not apparent for a while that I had a Stroke, I was undergoing many tests and scans at Burton Queens Hospital whilst I was still paralyzed in the whole of the right side of my body. After spending a day and half in Burton Hospital a MRI scan revealed that I had suffered an Ischemic Stroke caused by a blood clot that cuts off the blood flow in an artery to the brain in my case the Cerebellum which is a part of the brain that controls co-ordination, precision and timing of movements. A million-question run through your head I was so confused, What does this mean? Will I get my feeling back? Will I be able to walk again? What’s caused it? A million questions that simply cannot be answered.
I was quickly transferred to Royal Derby Hospital and put on the Stroke Ward, the help and support I received in the most difficult fight of my life was tremendous, emotionally and physically. In hospital I was undergoing scans and tests to get to the cause of the Stroke. I was also receiving physio treatment twice a day starting off with recognising colours and trying to touch the right shapes.
I was in hospital for 7 days and was still pending tests, but when you come out that is not it, that’s where recovery starts, I left hospital in a wheelchair and with a walking frame for in house use, still without the ability to control my right side of my body. I was so scared but determined to get back to how I used to be, and I knew that doing the physio would be the only way, so I gave it my all doing exercises daily.
About 3 weeks from being discharged from hospital I had a heart bubble echo test back at Derby to see if there was a hole in my heart that caused the Stroke. The results came back that this was the case and I need the hole to be closed through surgery which I am currently waiting for so I am on blood thinners in the meantime. Emotionally at this point I was struggling to understand what was going on and not only that I just wanted to have independence again, but I was along way off.
Day by day it was all about the little wins in recovery, shared with family and close friends. The time I went from my walking frame to a stick, and then further down the line stick to little steps on my own it was an indescribable feeling, but sadly this does not happen for everyone, and I felt extremely grateful for how far I have come. To this day where I am about 95% recovered and just get an onset of tiredness and muscle aches which is hardly anything from where I have come from.
As it was only 10 months ago its still ongoing and fresh, I am extremely grateful of the support I received and still receive to this day. As it stands, I have been discharged from Physio, and Speech and Language therapy and awaiting a heart operation. I am back doing day to day activities and on a phased return at work, EJ Musk Process Services have been fantastic with me, they have shown me and my family great support from day one going above and beyond adapting to my circumstances and needs. When Stroke happens, many things need to be put in place in order to recover, and this was the Stroke Associations Priority, many things was offered to me in order to make recovery that little easier and the work they do simply saves lives and the support never stops. They offer help and support to the patient but also their family members and friends to help them understand and aid their concerns, this goes along way.
The way I think about it all now, is that it has happened, and nothing can change that so I will not live in the past and keep reliving my darkest days, I look forward to the future. Where I am at today is the result of hard work and I know what it takes to overcome a Stroke therefore I want to try and help.
I love the idea of giving a bit back and this is the reason I am fundraising along with my family members in support to such a good cause that has had a massive impact on my life. I want to also raise awareness of the Stroke signs in order to recognise act fast and save a life. In every negative situation there is a positive and there are many positives in mine. I valuate life and its little blessings quite different to how I used to and not one day is guaranteed so we must be grateful.
I would just like to thank many people that have helped me along the way, too many to name individually but you know who you are, also all the touching messages and phone calls I received it is so overwhelming. If you could show your support in my journey once again in me giving back, I would appreciate each donation as I know it goes along way. When we come together great things happen let’s make a difference.
Thanks for reading. I know any donation will be a massive help and the difference it makes for Stroke Association to offer their services to people like me.
Coast to Coast 136 mile awaits! Ill keep you all posted in the journey.
More information about The Stroke Association:
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. Life changes instantly and recovery is tough. But the brain can adapt. Our specialist support, research and campaigning are only possible with the courage and determination of the stroke community. With more donations and support from you, we can rebuild even more lives.
My Story: Here is a brief explanation of my story
Strokes do not discriminate; it can happen to all people of all ages from all walks of life. It happened to me 10 months ago back in September 2020, this day changed my life forever. Prior to a Stroke I was regularly active and lived a healthy lifestyle, there is no Stroke history in my family.
On the morning of the 15th of September 2020, I was getting ready for work going about my routine at home as normal and then out of nowhere so sudden I lost my balance and fell unwell, I could not walk or communicate and lost all my ability in the right side of my body. Luckily, my family were present in that moment and realised very quickly they needed to act and ring for an ambulance. It was not apparent for a while that I had a Stroke, I was undergoing many tests and scans at Burton Queens Hospital whilst I was still paralyzed in the whole of the right side of my body. After spending a day and half in Burton Hospital a MRI scan revealed that I had suffered an Ischemic Stroke caused by a blood clot that cuts off the blood flow in an artery to the brain in my case the Cerebellum which is a part of the brain that controls co-ordination, precision and timing of movements. A million-question run through your head I was so confused, What does this mean? Will I get my feeling back? Will I be able to walk again? What’s caused it? A million questions that simply cannot be answered.
I was quickly transferred to Royal Derby Hospital and put on the Stroke Ward, the help and support I received in the most difficult fight of my life was tremendous, emotionally and physically. In hospital I was undergoing scans and tests to get to the cause of the Stroke. I was also receiving physio treatment twice a day starting off with recognising colours and trying to touch the right shapes.
I was in hospital for 7 days and was still pending tests, but when you come out that is not it, that’s where recovery starts, I left hospital in a wheelchair and with a walking frame for in house use, still without the ability to control my right side of my body. I was so scared but determined to get back to how I used to be, and I knew that doing the physio would be the only way, so I gave it my all doing exercises daily.
About 3 weeks from being discharged from hospital I had a heart bubble echo test back at Derby to see if there was a hole in my heart that caused the Stroke. The results came back that this was the case and I need the hole to be closed through surgery which I am currently waiting for so I am on blood thinners in the meantime. Emotionally at this point I was struggling to understand what was going on and not only that I just wanted to have independence again, but I was along way off.
Day by day it was all about the little wins in recovery, shared with family and close friends. The time I went from my walking frame to a stick, and then further down the line stick to little steps on my own it was an indescribable feeling, but sadly this does not happen for everyone, and I felt extremely grateful for how far I have come. To this day where I am about 95% recovered and just get an onset of tiredness and muscle aches which is hardly anything from where I have come from.
As it was only 10 months ago its still ongoing and fresh, I am extremely grateful of the support I received and still receive to this day. As it stands, I have been discharged from Physio, and Speech and Language therapy and awaiting a heart operation. I am back doing day to day activities and on a phased return at work, EJ Musk Process Services have been fantastic with me, they have shown me and my family great support from day one going above and beyond adapting to my circumstances and needs. When Stroke happens, many things need to be put in place in order to recover, and this was the Stroke Associations Priority, many things was offered to me in order to make recovery that little easier and the work they do simply saves lives and the support never stops. They offer help and support to the patient but also their family members and friends to help them understand and aid their concerns, this goes along way.
The way I think about it all now, is that it has happened, and nothing can change that so I will not live in the past and keep reliving my darkest days, I look forward to the future. Where I am at today is the result of hard work and I know what it takes to overcome a Stroke therefore I want to try and help.
I love the idea of giving a bit back and this is the reason I am fundraising along with my family members in support to such a good cause that has had a massive impact on my life. I want to also raise awareness of the Stroke signs in order to recognise act fast and save a life. In every negative situation there is a positive and there are many positives in mine. I valuate life and its little blessings quite different to how I used to and not one day is guaranteed so we must be grateful.
I would just like to thank many people that have helped me along the way, too many to name individually but you know who you are, also all the touching messages and phone calls I received it is so overwhelming. If you could show your support in my journey once again in me giving back, I would appreciate each donation as I know it goes along way. When we come together great things happen let’s make a difference.
Thanks for reading. I know any donation will be a massive help and the difference it makes for Stroke Association to offer their services to people like me.
Coast to Coast 136 mile awaits! Ill keep you all posted in the journey.
Organiser
Callum Chadwick
Organiser
England
The Stroke Association
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