As we approach the festive season, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has used or supported Different Strokes in 2024. This year has been filled with both challenges and achievements. Whether your stroke happened ten days or ten years ago, we hope you’ve found comfort in knowing you’re never alone.
We are incredibly proud of this strong and supportive community. Whatever this season means to you and however different it might look this year – we hope you take a moment to celebrate how far you have come since your stroke.
Our online shop will close for the season on Monday, 16th December 2024. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to guarantee Christmas delivery on orders made after 13th December. If you need to grab something, please do so before midnight on the 16th. The shop will reopen in early January 2025.
Why not send a Different Strokes eCard this year and make a donation instead of sending traditional Christmas cards? It’s a great way to spread festive cheer and support younger stroke survivors and their families into 2025.
How to send an eCard:
To give our staff and volunteers a well deserved break our offices will close on Tuesday, 24th December 2024, and reopen on Thursday, 2nd January 2025.
For urgent medical help, contact NHS 111 or 999.
For emotional support, call Samaritans at 116 123.
Our online group will remain active during the holidays, with staff checking in daily to provide support. If you see a post that worries you, more information can be found by clicking here.
From all of us at Different Strokes, we wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas. Thank you for being part of our amazing community.
Merry Christmas with love,
The Different Strokes Team
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