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Connecting local Stroke Survivors and their families with each other and York Region
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About SRAYR
About SRAYR
The Stroke Recovery Association of York Region (SRAYR) has been proudly serving York Region for over 30 years. SRAYR is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and their families throughout their stroke journey. This group is run by volunteers who have either experienced a a stroke themselves or who have been personally affected by stroke. Our volunteers are determined to create a safe place where people can share their ideas, knowledge and experience. Our goal is to help optimize recovery by supporting one another and sharing information about beneficial community resources.
Our group meets for 2 hours, every 3rd Tuesday of the month, in Richmond Hill, at the Welcome Centre. We meet from 10:30am-12:30pm. Healthy refreshments and a welcoming, uplifting environment guaranteed! See our calendar for upcoming themes of the month and guest speakers!
Stroke Recovery Association York Region
Stroke Recovery Association York Region
Vision:
To foster a sense of community and inspire members to cope, heal and thrive in their everyday lives.
Mission:
To provide shared knowledge, experience, resources and social support. SRAYR invites local guests speakers to educate the group so they can thrive in their communities. SRAYR connects with local hospitals, healthcare, recreation and wellness professionals to empower and teach members about local services available to them.
Strategies:
Information sharing and reflection
Members share and reflect their unique individual experiences about what has worked for them along their stroke journey. Members celebrate each other's successes and brainstorm solutions to challenges.
Guest speakers
Working with local community members, SRAYR members learn about available resources to help improve their health, quality of life and increase independence and well-being.
Networking
SRAYR Connects with local hospitals and professionals to learn about optimizing health after stroke and understanding the roles of different professionals involved in ongoing care.
Stroke prevention
SRAYR Provides information about healthy lifestyles and stroke prevention. Healthy snacks and positive social experiences are important aspects of each monthly meeting.
Our Volunteers
Our Volunteers
President, Ajit Pahwa - Ajit joined SRAYR in 2013 after having a stroke in 2011. At the time, Mr. Albert Ganesh had been the President of SRAYR for over 10 years. Albert was a passionate advocate for stroke survivors and a major source of inspiration for Ajit. Ajit became President of SRAYR in 2019. Due to Ajit's commitment, networking and determination, SRAYR has continued to proudly serve York Region throughout the difficult years of the pandemic and beyond!
Vice-President, Elizabeth Faraone - Elizabeth, or Liz 😊, joined SRAYR in 2020 and has been volunteering her time since then to ensure a high quality program is organized every month. Liz has over 12 years experience working in the not-for-profit sector as a healthcare professional. She also has a very close family member living in York Region who had a stroke in 2018 and is familiar with the caregiver experience. Liz is devoted to helping stroke survivors and their loved ones navigate the stroke journey so they not only survive after stroke, but thrive.
Recrutiment, Hass Mawji - Hass tirelessly devotes his time to spreading the word about SRAYR. He is a wonderful advocate for the association and continues to successfully bring in new members, enriching the lives of stroke survivors in his community.
Raja Yoga, Saleem Shaik - Saleem is our experienced and inspirational raja yoga instructor. Saleem is a model for stroke recovery, who has a unique talent for focusing on all the positive change that came after his stroke. He is both an entertaining and knowledgeable instructor who always leaves our members smiling at the end of each session!
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