Survivor brings FAST awareness
GOOMBUNGEE man Dan Englund’s life was forever changed when he suffered a stroke seven years ago.
The stroke survivor is urging Darling Downs residents to be vigilant for the symptoms of strokes.
Mr Englund said the day of his stroke started out just like any normal day.
“When it started, I felt a little bit of vertigo which was followed with humming in the ears,” he said.
“I looked at my hand and it had involuntarily curled up, then the whole left-side of my body had gone numb,” he said.
During the attack Mr Englund called to his wife Tania who remembered an email from the Stroke Foundation that informed her of the FAST test to recognise signs of stroke.
It was that recognition which led to a fast response from emergency services which saved Mr Englund’s life.
After the stroke Mr Englund works on raising awareness as a StrokeSafe ambassador speaking about his experience.
“It’s important to know that strokes can happen to anyone, even healthy people such as myself,” he said.
The No Postcode Untouched report estimates there will be an estimated 370 strokes in the Groom electorate in 2018.
“Being vigilant of the signs and symptoms of strokes is important to catch a stroke early,” said Mr Englund.
For information visit strokefoundation.org.au/
STROKES CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE, EVEN HEALTHY PEOPLE SUCH AS MYSELF. DAN ENGLUND