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B.C. stroke survivor91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s art to be showcased at gala

Vancouver event to also raise funds for community programs
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Susan Armstrong (centre) and Maureen Bilodeau write down animal words during a recent brain-exercise session at the Stroke Recovery Branch White Rock/South Surrey. (File photo)

One year to the day that a stroke left Sue Armstrong speechless, the B.C. woman91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s journey to recovery is to be showcased at a Vancouver gala.

Art and hand-crafted jewelry created by Armstrong 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ whose art business in White Rock had been budding until she suffered a stroke on Oct. 9, 2018 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ is to be on display at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre on Oct. 9, during the Stroke Recovery Association of B.C.91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Art After Stroke Gala.

Set for 7-10 p.m., the fourth annual gala showcases art and entertainment by stroke survivors from across the province, according to a news release.

Armstrong91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s stroke stole her ability to speak and the motor skills in her left hand. Her recovery strides have come through determination and the support of the organization91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s White Rock chapter, the release adds.

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The event is to also raise funds for community programs that support people after a stroke.

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Handcrafted jewelry is to be on display at the Oct. 9 gala in Vancouver. (Contributed photo)
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Paintings are to be on display at the Oct. 9, 2019 gala in Vancouver. (Contributed photo)


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