World Stroke Day: "It can happen to anyone"

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A South African man who suffered a devastating stroke at just 37 is warning that surviving is often only the beginning of a much bigger battle.

George Scola lost his business, his marriage and his independence in the months after his stroke — and says he struggled to find anyone who could help him rebuild his life.

Now 55, he's the founder of The Stroke Survivor Foundation and is using World Stroke Day to highlight the desperate need for better support for survivors and their families.

HOT1027's Tara Penny has more...
29 Oct English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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