Hi all,

 I am running  the Vitality British London 10 kilometres on Sunday 10th July.  Easy for some , but last time I ran was for a bus which I missed! 

I am carrying a lot of excess weight in that I have got very fat and am at my lowest fitness level so this is indeed a challenge for me!

Dyscover is a charity that helps people with aphasia.  One in three people who have strokes have aphasia.  It is a communication illness which affects language, speech, reading and writing.  Some are not able to speak at all.  Here's the thing - it affects people of all ages, as young as 18 years old.

It does not affect their intelligence.

Imagine a young family and one of the parents have a stroke that causes aphasia.  Their life has changed forever, many people are not able to work.  It can be the most isolating and lonely illness.

Dyscover is a charity run by speech and language therapists and is for members (people with aphasia) where by they can come to a morning or afternoon session.  In 'term time'  activities are mainly based at their Walton and Kingston premises. In the holidays they do a great variety of activities which are all optional including companion cycling, art, visits to gardens.swimming - the list is endless. 

It is genuinely a lifeline for so many members who support other members and make many friends.  Family too can benefit from this and will receive support.

I have seen many members improving their language and communication as a result of Dyscover and such joy and laughter is shared.

Please help and support to help this charity.

Thanks so so much,

Mandy