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Survivor Story

Surviving 10 Years After SCA: A Decade of Memories and Challenges

by Gareth Cole

Well, I made it to 10 years … and OMG, what a 10 years it’s been! I’m not going to lie. It hasn’t all been a bed of roses. The first 12 to 18 months were pretty horrific, to be honest, it definitely got worse before it got better. SCA UK, which I am now … Read more

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Toasting the Survivors: A Poem Celebrating Second Chances

by Richard Yeowart Moore
selective focus photography of several people cheering wine glasses

Ed: In the face of sudden cardiac arrest, survival can often feel like a matter of chance. For those who have emerged from the other side, every day is a reminder of the fragility of life, and the incredible resilience of the human spirit. This sentiment is beautifully captured in the poem “Almost,” which acknowledges … Read more

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A Life Two Years On

by Dave Cleland
man sitting on the mountain edge

It was the 2-year anniversary of my OHSCA recently and I thought it might be good to summarise where I am with my own recovery. When you come through an SCA, you have lots of emotions to deal with and an overload of information when you are least prepared to deal with it. Everyone’s recovery … Read more

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