Yasmin McConnell

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I’m joining GNR 2025 for Stroke Association

I am taking part in the GNR 2025 and aiming to raise money for the Stroke Association.

In the summer of 2024 my mum began feeling a bit poorly, mostly around issues with her hypertension (high blood pressure) and the negative side effects from her medication to control this. The side effect became so uncomfortable mum felt she was unable to take this medication, though was seeking advice from the GP on changing it. On August 29th 2024 mum became very poorly, suddenly losing her balance and her sight. Paramedics were called and mum was taken to hospital.

A stroke had been suspected and during assessment mum took a seizure and then sadly a cardiac arrest for 10 minutes. This led to mum being sedated and intubated in critical care.

Scans of the brain confirmed mum did have a stroke and devastatingly the blood clot was found to be in an area of the brain which controlled the breathing. Not only did this mean mum would no longer be able to breathe without support devices but the scans and tests showed continuing brain death.

Mum donated her organs to help others and a match was found early hours Thursday 5th September 2024. Mum’s life support devices were turned off a few hours later.

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