Stroke Sisters: Stories of Strength and Resilience

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Angie Read

24 August 2025

40m 21s

Strokes on a Plane: Erin McLaughlin Hartney's Incredible Tale

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Erin McLaughlin Hartney's life took a dramatic turn when she experienced seven strokes mid-flight at the age of 35. Leaving behind her career as a financial controller, Erin faced numerous challenges, from relearning to speak and walk to finding new purpose. Through determination, therapy, and community engagement, including volunteering and moving to Ireland, she created a life beyond her strokes. Despite the emotional and physical hurdles, Erin's story is a testament to resilience, adaptation, and the power of embracing new beginnings, proving that life's setbacks can be transformed into opportunities for personal growth and rediscovery.

80% of strokes are preventable. Get screened today for your risks of stroke and/or cardiovascular diseases.

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