World Stroke Day is an excellent opportunity to increase awareness of stroke, and action that can be taken against it. Activities to promote the World Stroke Day message may include campaigns for the general population, press releases, communication with government and/or community activities.
World Stroke Day 2010 was a major success, setting the record for the largest number of events being commemorated across the world in honor of stroke survivors, their families, care-givers. It was also an opportunity to pay tribute to all who have made scientific advances in the treatment and care for people who have suffered a stroke. Members from Australia to Chile, Greece to Mongolia, and South Africa to Croatia, all planned events for World Stroke Day. The "One in Six" campaign was launched and highlighted the fact that one in six people worldwide will have a stroke in their lifetime.
The World Stroke Day Awards recognizes efforts of people, communities, health professionals and workplaces that encourage, support, and promote awareness of stroke and actions taken that could prevent, treat and improve the quality of life for people who have had stroke. Awards will be granted to individuals, scientific associations and stroke support groups.
Winners will be awarded a certificate and receive a one year membership to the World Stroke Organization.
Send in your forms NOW ! Please complete:
http://forms.worldstrokecampaign.org/2010/registration/form.asp
Deadline for submission is 28 February 2011.
For more information, please contact:
JJ Divino
Senior Campaigns Officer
World Stroke Organization
Geneva, Switzerland
tel: +41 22 906 9123
email: campaigns@world-stroke.org