World Stroke Day

October 29th

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.

More about stroke World Stroke Day 2020

Campaign resources

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Global Stroke Bill of Rights campaign

What stroke survivors think is most important to optimal recovery.

Act On NCDs

Governments around the world have committed to addressing non-communicable diseases including stroke. We are asking them to deliver on their promises and #ActOnNCDs

Advocacy toolkit

Resources to help you advocate for improvements in stroke awareness, prevention, treatment and support.

World Stroke Day 2020 tools

Our toolkit provides all the information and resources you need to join and support our campaign.

Stroke Connector

The Stroke-Connector hub aims to encourage the WSO membership to share advocacy, stroke support experience, best practice and to drive knowledge exchange activity.

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.

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Join the movement

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Thomas Fischer issues challenge to Angels Initiative Network

Germany - 22/10/2020

Robert Joins the Movement to raise awareness of stroke

Czech Rep. - 22/10/2020

Lucy a Singapore Stroke Survivor Joins the Movement to raise awareness of stroke

Singapore - 22/10/2020

European Stroke Organization get the Global Dance Chain started in Europe

Germany - 22/10/2020

Stroke Caregivers in Singapore Join the #WorldStrokeDay Global Dance Chain challenge

Singapore - 22/10/2020

Using TikTok to raise awareness of stroke in Argentina

Argentina - 22/10/2020

Argetine Tango for a A Life Free from Stroke

Argentina - 22/10/2020

Krygyzstan raises the bar in the World Stroke Day dance chain challenge!

Kyrgyzstan - 23/10/2020

Neuro Team Rocks the Global Dance Chain challenge

Singapore - 26/10/2020

Nicolàs and Alexis Show Their Moves

Argentina - 26/10/2020

Helderberg Stroke Survivors Join the Dance Chain

South Africa - 26/10/2020

The Ferraras Family Joins the MoveMent

Spain - 26/10/2020

Ghana Gets the Groove Going for World Stroke Day

Ghana - 26/10/2020

Lola Joins The Movement

Spain - 27/10/2020

China Joins The MoveMent

China - 27/10/2020

Japan Joins The Movement

Japan - 27/10/2020

Daehan Rehabilitation Hospital, Putrajaya Joins the MoveMent

Malaysia - 27/10/2020

Rep of Tatarstan, Russian Federation Joins Global Dance Chain

Russian Federation - 27/10/2020

Mexico gets moving for World Stroke Day

Mexico - 27/10/2020

Angels Mexico Join the Movement

Mexico - 28/10/2020

Claudia from Portugal joins World Stroke Day Dance Chain

Portugal - 28/10/2020

Stroke survivor and advocate Michael Uchnor joins the Global Dance Chain from Nigeria

Nigeria - 28/10/2020

WSO Board Member Gloria Ekeng Joins the Dance Chain

Nigeria - 28/10/2020

Regions Stroke and Neuroscience Hospital have the moves

Nigeria - 28/10/2020

Angels in Asia Join The Movement to Raise Awareness of Stroke

Singapore - 31/10/2020

South Africa Chain Challenge

South Africa - 31/12/2020

Singapore Dance Chain

Singapore - 31/12/2020

1 in 4 Dance Challenge - Nigeria

Nigeria - 31/12/2020

World Dance Chain Challenge - Brazil

Brazil - 31/12/2020

World Stroke Day Global Dance Chain Chain Challenge

Switzerland - 31/12/2020

Prof Stephen Davis steps up to the World Stroke Day Global Dance Chain Challenge

Australia - 31/12/2020

Evie Takes on the Global Dance Challenge

Switzerland - 31/12/2020

International Journal of Stroke Managing Editor Joins Global Dance Chain for stroke awareness

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

National Stroke Association of Malaysia Joins the #WorldStrokeDay Movement

Malaysia - 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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