Help Protect Hearts in Ireland
I am taking part in 12 Dips in December to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation and I’d love your support to help protect hearts in Ireland. ❤️
The Irish Heart Foundation’s mission is to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart disease and stroke and to support and care for those living with these life-changing conditions.
Your donation will make a real difference to people and families affected by heart disease and stroke.
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I am a Stroke Survivor
Friday 8th Nov
An MRI revealed that I had suffered a very small ischemic stroke. Being 38, a non-smoker, drug free and not massively out of shape I was shocked to say the least.
Thankfully I didn’t suffer much physical damage. I still have some sensation in a small part of my left hand but it’s barely noticeable and should return to normal. Even if it doesn’t, it doesn’t stop me using my hand and its power/movement are unaffected.
There’s 1 in 3 chance that the doctors will never find the cause. The tests they have done thus far have not pinpointed anything. There’s positives to take from this too.
Two days after I left hospital I was in France on holidays. The following week I went to Belfast to film an exciting new movie. I was straight back into normal life. Point being, I’m totally fine in the grand scheme of things, so don’t worry.
I don’t take what happened lightly though. There have been many tears, many days of asking ‘why did this happen to me?’, moments of not feeling like myself in my own body, anxiety, times of feeling very low. But through all that, I am still here, which is the main thing and I have amazing people around me. I feel like myself again.
This is just something that happened. Posting here, talking to people, speaking with a therapist, helps me reach a place of acceptance.
I’m eating healthier, taking my medication to help prevent future clots and hoping to do something next year to raise money for the Irish Heart Foundation.
The word Stroke will always be attached to me. That’s difficult.
But there’s another word that comes after it.
And it’s a more powerful word.
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Thank you to my Sponsors
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Bend It Like Beckett
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Mark O’sullivan
Well done mate. Proud of you. ❤️
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Ruth Carter
Best of luck Stephen!
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Dave Fleming
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Peter Keane
€26.63
Jane Tuohy
Hi Stephen, I did a class with you at Glass mask , so just wanted to say that I was sorry to hear that you had a stroke . The shock of it all must have been overwhelming but I’m delighted to hear you are on the mend. All the best with your recovery and all the rest . Best wishes Jane
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Liz Quinn
Fair plé a mhac! Lots of love, Liz
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Colm Mahon
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Liam Quigley
Good man
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Graham Merrigan
A great guy, all the best x
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Nrian
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Hugh Harkin
That’s the attitude.
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Fiona Nolan
Best of luck 🎉🙏🏻
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Éanna Hardwicke
Brilliant work Stephen. Good luck with dips boss. Hope I can join you (for a toe dip)
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Alison Mcgirr
💪🧊🙌
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Stephen Jones
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Lauren Byrne
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Amanda
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Oliver Coopersmith
Loving your work mate. Good luck
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John Smith
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Marie O Driscoll
Best of luck Stephen
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Tony Nugent
Fair play Ste & best of luck!
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Louise Bourke
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Aaron Dunne
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John Feeney
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Eamon Mcguinness
Best of luck!
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Ste Murray
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Ruth Mcgill
Wishing you well, Stephen and best of luck with the 12 dips.
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Anonymous
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Paul O'sullivan
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Luke Griffin
👊
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Ben Haugh
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Eamonn Macconville
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Derek Kelly
All the best Stephen ☘️
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Luke Bolger
Fair play Ste, sorry to hear about your troubles. I’ve always been your biggest fan and watch everything you’re in and this shows why. I’d be well up for the skinny dipping. Let me know
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Emily
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Alex Murphy
€10
Daniel Fulham
€10
Giggsy Hand
All hoops fans are with you Jonesy 💚💚💚
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Simon O'gorman
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Best of luck from Bend it Like Beckett lads!