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Speak Up for Aphasia: A Global Awareness Campaign Update

Guest Claire Bennington updates on fundraising for an international aphasia awareness campaign creating a suite of animated videos in multiple languages, launched worldwide with one consistent message. The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia has pledged £35,429 if matched; the campaign is at 57% (about £22,304/42,000 AUD) and aims to raise the remainder by end of June 2026, with a global launch targeted for Aphasia Awareness Month in June 2027. Partners include the Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists for native-speaker translations, champion networks, and free hosting of assets. The message emphasizes “recognize, respond and respect” and that aphasia does not affect intelligence; listeners are asked to donate, fundraise, provide support letters, and follow “Speak Up for Aphasia” on Facebook.

00:00 Welcome and Hosts
00:18 What Is Aphasia
01:24 Campaign Mission and Funding Goal
05:16 Global Partners and Translations
06:42 Public Message Recognize Respond Respect
09:03 Timeline to June 2027 Launch
11:09 How You Can Support
13:02 Wrap Up and Resources

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