Gerry's story

Gerry suffered a severe stroke which left him unable to drive and work, and ultimately cost him his chartered surveying business.

He said: “We lost our house and my wife and I had to move to adapted social housing. My wife became my full-time carer and was unable to work. Our income had plummeted and we were struggling to survive financially.

“LionHeart offered a generous and immediate grant and counselling for me and my wife. I don't think we could have carried on without this financial support which meant we could pay our bills and I was able to continue with a weekly private physiotherapy session to help with my post stroke condition.

“The emotional support we received both by phone and email was wonderful. I was moved to tears by the kindness of the LionHeart team.”

*Names changed to protect identities. Photo posed by model.