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Letters: Support is needed, welcomed

It has come to my attention that both the Delta Police and Delta Firefighters have contributed to the Delta Stroke Recovery Society.
Delta stroke recovery society

Editor:

It has come to my attention that both the Delta Police and Delta Firefighters have contributed to the Delta Stroke Recovery Society.

Our first responders are offering support while society members cannot meet for therapy sessions during COVID-19. They are being supported by the volunteer leadership team which is creatively providing zoom sessions led by group coordinator, Susan McAlpine. These sessions include exercise, meditation sessions and brain games, which challenge stroke survivors to reach outside their comfort levels to improve their brain cells’ activities too.

A speech technologist leads another session helping those with communication skills damaged through stroke, resulting in different disabilities depending on where the stroke created the worst damage, each one different to the next.

These sessions allow our members to keep connected and continue their therapeutic exercises via Zoom which has prevented isolation during their shut in experience during the pandemic. 

Without donations such as those received from our first responders and many other local community groups and individuals supporting us during this difficult time, we would be unable to continue working at our recoveries.

As one member of many benefiting from the ongoing service provided by Delta's Stroke Recovery leadership, I can attest to how important it is to still feel connected during this time of being unable to see and meet our friends and relations. When we link up via Zoom for our weekly sessions it is a welcome sight to see all those recognizable, friendly smiling faces taking part in the programs designed for our improvement and enjoyment. The social opportunity is priceless and we are so thankful for the dedication of our volunteer leaders in partnership with funding support from our community and our partners: Stroke Recovery Association of B.C. and March of Dimes.

With sincere appreciation from all of us, our goal is to return your kindness by returning to our community as productive Delta residents.

Karel Ley