P4A 2011: The Stroke Association

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The Stroke Association: http://www.stroke.org.uk/
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Music is "Fireflies of Montreal" by Laurena, whose other songs you can find here: http://youtube.com/lullation13 and on iTunes: http://dft.ba/permafrost -- my dad always used to tell us about his holiday in Montreal, where he went when he was my age, so I thought this was quite appropriate.

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• stroke
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• dad

[outcastjack]

I don't mean to offend the sentiment, however the the 1/3 statistics indicate that you cannot die if you last more than 10 days is this intended?

[missxrojas]

@outcastjack What I gather normally happens and what I believe was the case with my dad is that often someone will have one stroke, which they might seem to recover from, but then at some point from anything like a few hours after to weeks after, they'll might have a second, fatal stroke. So these strokes don't necessarily happen on an isolated basis and the statistic, I believe, is for each individual stroke. Unsure though and I appreciate that it sounds a bit weird.

[stewart7494]

Anyone else step back and realize how amazing the internet, video cameras, and Youtube are? Gosh... dftba guys.

[7FoolsOnTheHill]

I'm so sorry about your dad. My grandmother had a stroke when I was a kid, she spent the last 10 years of her life deaf and in a wheelchair. My grandfather had to care for her full time and became depressed over the strain and tragedy of it all. Thank you so much for making this beautiful video, it's a cause that really needs more attention.

[MsArBeee]

Finally got enough money to be able to donate, make that 101 :)

[TheMissSperanza]

I've followed your videos for years. But this one got me, I was in tears my dad had a stroke about 5 years ago and still hasn't recovered to the best of his abbility, I will donate when my EMA comes through, I am also running a stafford half Marathon on the 26th of March to raise money for the stroke association xxxx

[lalalauable]

Beautiful xx

[outcastjack]

@missxrojas wow thanks for replying, (don't really know what to say) there is really know point in saying this to you (potentially the most awesome/intelligent vlogger ever), but DFTBA :)

[Legendariums]

I may have commented already but you're an awesome person.

[punkyfishqueen]

This video is making me cry. Rosianna, stay strong. Your family and yourself are so brave and inspiring.

[MsArBeee]

I will donate as soon as funds are available to me. dftba :)

[ayuan227]

Great vid... Although I'll admit I clicked on it because on the p4a website it showed up as The Stroke Ass...

[HaloReachSkillz]

Seriously, the six people who disliked this video are douchebags. These people have life-threatning conditions while trollers like them spend there life disliking and commenting just badly. God save the ill.

[TheCurlymop]

such a beautiful video...

[LissaAOE]

beautiful video.

[CharlineLikesC]

Thank you for this personal and very touching video. Love and best wishes, Charline

[ohsocorny]

my dad had a stroke this year and is now paralyzed. he can't walk, eat, or even go to the bathroom to himself. this video breaks my heart because i know how awful they are.

[clownfish000]

thank you for sharing your story

[lacomidaboy]

spam

[EmmaLuffsYou]

FIREFLIES OF MONTREAL

[missxrojas]

@Crystacious1 That's okay :) happens to all of us!

[missxrojas]

@prplbookworm Very sorry to hear that, hope you're taking care of yourself.

[cocolulamay]

My Grandad die of a stroke last year...

[blablomma]

Don't know what to say, I just wan to cemment on the video to show my support. DFTBA

[ktqueen]

So sorry about your dad.