Stroke Survivors Foundation

11/06/2026

The Stroke Survivors Foundation is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

📌 Online Zoom meeting room
https://wohaula.zoom.us/j/89109264283?pwd=Sv5dZabww4KbIygTN5H07FQe94bjbg.1

10/06/2026

Looking for a way to make a difference today? 💛

You don’t need money to change a life. Your voice and online support help us reach more stroke survivors and families who need guidance, hope, and connection. 🌿

Here’s how you can help:
🔁 Share our posts to spread awareness
❤️ Like and react to support our message
💬 Comment to boost visibility
👥 Tag someone who should see this
📣 Repost to amplify our reach

Every small action helps the Stroke Survivors Foundation grow its impact and continue supporting those affected by stroke.

We are here to support survivors and families every step of the way—and your involvement helps us do exactly that. 💛

👉 Learn more or support the foundation:
🌐 www.strokesurvivors.org.za

08/06/2026

SSF was proud to attend the wonderful and highly successful SADA Gala Dinner 🎉
It was an incredible evening shared with valued guests, including our collaborating healthcare professionals, generous sponsors, and members of the SSF management team.
The evening truly showcased the strength, resilience, and inspiring spirit of persons with disabilities, while highlighting the important work being done to advance inclusion and equal opportunities. SADA continues to lead as a powerhouse in the disability sector, driving advocacy and meaningful change for the rights of persons with disabilities.
We are honoured to be part of such a committed and impactful community, and SSF is proud to be a member of SADA. 💜💜💜
Here’s to continued collaboration, progress, and lasting impact.

01/06/2026

Post-stroke fatigue is more than just feeling tired. It can affect energy, focus, emotions, and daily activities. Even after rest...

Recovery takes time, and it’s okay to slow down, pause, and listen to your body. 🌿

Small adjustments, planned rest, and support can make everyday life more manageable for stroke survivors and their families.

The Stroke Survivors Foundation is here to understand, encourage, and connect survivors with a community that understands. 💛

👉 Learn more or support the foundation:
🌐 www.strokesurvivors.org.za

20/05/2026

🎤🕺 Calling all Elvis fans, stroke survivors, families, friends, and supporters! 💙

Come join in the fun for a wonderful afternoon celebrating Elvis Day at the “On The Road with The King” fundraiser on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at Reading Country Club, Alberton.

This special event is held in remembrance of loved ones lost, including a stroke survivor who sadly passed away, and the Stroke Survivor Foundation is honoured to be one of the beneficiaries of this meaningful day.

So get your Elvis gear on, bring your dancing shoes, and join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter, music, dancing, and community spirit! 🎶✨

📍 Reading Country Club, New Redruth Alberton
🕐 13h00 for 13h30
🍴 Light meal included

Let’s celebrate life, create awareness, support one another, and dance the afternoon away Elvis-style! ❤️⚡

19/05/2026

🧠 Did you know?

The brain has an amazing ability called neuroplasticity, which means it can adapt, rewire, and form new connections after a stroke.

This is how many survivors regain movement, speech, and independence over time.

Recovery takes patience, therapy, and support - with the knowledge that progress is always possible. 💛

14/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday the 19th at our Alberton Support group. Great topic for discussion and a weeee bit of fun thereafter. 😀

13/05/2026

Recovery includes learning to advocate for yourself.

It’s okay to ask for time.
It’s okay to ask for support.
It’s okay to set boundaries.

Your voice matters!
Always!

07/05/2026

Aphasia can make speaking, reading, or understanding words difficult after a stroke... But communication is more than words.

It’s connection.
It’s expression.
It’s being seen.

With patience and support, new ways of communicating can be found. 💛

06/01/2026

Welcome 2026 - Discovering sense of self post-stroke,
Written by George Scola

I am almost 18 years post-stroke.

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that recovery is about far more than physical healing. It’s about rediscovering who you are, in a changed body and mind.

After a stroke, many of us quietly struggle with questions like:
Who am I now?
What am I able to do?
Where do I fit?

Over time, I learned to stop measuring myself against the past and start taking charge of my own recovery. Support matters—but empowerment comes from being accountable, adapting to change, and believing in yourself.

Three words have guided me through this journey:
Adapt. Improvise. Overcome.

And to the carers and families who walk this road with us—thank you. Your patience, strength, and care matter more than you may realise. Respite is not a luxury; it is essential.

If you’re on this journey, know this: your sense of self is not lost. It is evolving.

👉 Read the full blog here: [https://www.strokesurvivors.org.za/2026/01/06/discovering-sense-of-self-post-stroke/]

I am almost 18 years post-stroke.