Raising Awareness About Young Stroke Survivors
A world-first symphony born from a stroke, seeking assistance to record this professionally and help stroke survivors.
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Help Bring My Symphonic Memoir to Life
Join me in recording a symphony that gives voice to young stroke survivors. This world-first project turns lived experience into awareness, advocacy, and hope for those forgotten. It will be used to help develop resources for survivors including Stroke Recovery and Community Hubs.
My Journey
In November 2021 I had two strokes, and I lost the ability to play my instruments, a devastating blow that took away my primary form of musical expression. Despite this heartbreaking challenge, I discovered a new path through composition, pouring my emotions into a six movement symphonic memoir that captures the raw, transformative journey of recovery.
Why Your Support Matters
Your contribution gives voice to stroke survivors. This music took two years to write while recovering from stroke. It now stands for stroke survivors, and those misdiagnosed, unsupported, and forgotten. Your support helps shine a light and drive real change.
How Funds Will Be Used
*Professional musicians and conductor fees
*Post production costs
*Educational and advocacy resources for stroke awareness and to develop a Stroke Recovery and Community Hub
Every dollar brings this symphony closer to reality. Your support not only funds a recording, it helps share the hidden story of stroke survivors. Be part of creating a lasting musical legacy that informs, inspires, and advocates for stroke survivors.
Thank you for joining this symphonic journey of awareness and hope!
Use of funds
Funds will cover professional musicians, conductor fees, and recording costs for my stroke recovery symphony. If we fall short of our goal, I'll produce a scaled-down version with fewer musicians or select movements, still creating meaningful music.
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Latest update
Update: Better Brains 16 August 2025
Since finishing my symphony, I have been developing Better Brains. This is a survivor-led organisation for younger stroke survivors in New Zealand. It will offer therapy grants, peer support and recovery programmes created by people who have experienced stroke themselves.
Recording the symphony will help raise awareness that strokes are affecting more people under 65. It is also a way to begin funding Better Brains and providing practical support for recovery.
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Your support is helping turn this project into reality. Please share the page with others so we can keep building momentum.
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