Rotarians joined The Stroke Association and a host of celebrities at the Dorchester Hotel in London at the Life after Stroke Awards to receive a Special Recognition Award for Rotary’s Know Your Blood Pressure Day (KYBP). Rotary has worked alongside The Stroke Association for over ten years, running events all over Great Britain and Ireland where members of the public can have their blood pressure taken in order to raise awareness that high blood pressure is the single biggest risk factor in causing strokes. KYBP is one of Rotary’s biggest national events, taking place in cities, towns and villages at over 400 locations.
The award was presented by Dr James Logan, Senior Lecturer in Disease Control at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and star of Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies programme at a prestigious awards ceremony which was also attended by celebrities with a connection to stroke including the BBC’s Andrew Marr, and Apprentice stars Alan Sugar and Karren Brady.
The Life After Stroke Awards recognise the courage shown by stroke survivors and carers as well as the work and commitment shown by health professionals, groups and supporter organisations.
Rotarian Mukesh Mulhotra, Stroke Survivor and Chairman of Rotary’s Community Service Committee, who collected the award said: “We are delighted to have received this recognition from The Stroke Association and to celebrate the spirit and determination of those who fight back after a stroke, along with their carers, volunteers, stroke clubs and health professionals who are with them every step of the way.”
Jon Barrick, Stroke Association Chief Executive, commented: “A stroke happens in an instant and often changes lives forever. We believe in life after stroke and are leading a community to change the world for people affected by this devastating condition.”
