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Dr

Saunders

strikes back

Psychiatrist suffers stroke, then analyses symptoms to help others

Dr Tony Saunders always looked But Tony noticed that discussing his a new generation of doctors are
after his health, so it seemed doubly stroke made him anxious – he even supporting their patients with
unfair when he collapsed with a started stuttering. powerful new techniques.
major stroke in the gym.
As a psychiatrist, he identified this This is Tony’s legacy. And now you
Tony’s family were worried that he as post-traumatic stress disorder. can strike back against stroke too,
could die, as stroke takes a life He then realised that, on top by leaving us a legacy of your own.
every 13 minutes in the UK. of his medical training, he now
And it’s the leading cause of had valuable first-hand experience
severe adult disability. of stroke.

Fortunately, with excellent So Tony struck back by overcoming
treatment, Tony eventually his anxiety, and giving talks to
returned to work. medical students. As a result,

Together we can conquer stroke.
Call 020 7566 1505 email legacy@stroke.org.uk or visit stroke.org.uk/legacy

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