World Stroke Day
October 29th
World Stroke Day Campaign
Why stroke matters
A stroke can happen to anyone, at anytime, anywhere. #1in4 adults will have a stroke in their lifetime. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, but almost all strokes could be prevented.
Campaign resources
What's your risk?
The Stroke Riskometer is a mobile app that helps you to calculate your risk of stroke and helps you to take action to reduce it.
Download the app
Join the movement
Lucy a Singapore Stroke Survivor Joins the Movement to raise awareness of stroke
Singapore - 22/10/2020
Stroke Caregivers in Singapore Join the #WorldStrokeDay Global Dance Chain challenge
Singapore - 22/10/2020
Australia’s Stride 4 Stroke volunteers step onto the World Stroke Day virtual dance floor
Australia - 29/10/2020
Students at the Medical University of Varna create a World Stroke Day dance chain
Bulgaria - 29/10/2020
Prof Stephen Davis steps up to the World Stroke Day Global Dance Chain Challenge
Australia - 31/12/2020
World Stroke Organization SSO development officer joins World Stroke Campaign Global Dance Chain
United Kingdom - 31/12/2020
WSO Assistant Association Manager joins World Stroke Campaign Global Dance Chain
Bulgaria - 31/12/2020
One world, one voice for stroke
The World Stroke Campaign supports the global stoke community and partners who share our goals to mobilise and speak with one voice on key stroke issues.
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We are grateful to our sponsors who support our campaigning work, helping us to deliver a world free from stroke.
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