Overview

• Summer Clarke, a 26-year-old stroke survivor, regained her ability to sing before she could speak or recognize her mother after a life-threatening brain haemorrhage at age 24.
• A Stroke Association survey of 1,000 survivors revealed 35% can sing better than speak, with 61% reporting music improved their communication skills and 51% noting memory benefits.
• The Sing4Stroke campaign, launched for Stroke Awareness Month 2025, encourages choirs and singing groups to dedicate performances and raise funds to support stroke rehabilitation.
• Research from the University of Exeter underscores singing's potential to enhance communication, social confidence, and emotional wellbeing for those with aphasia.
• With over 1.4 million stroke survivors in the UK and rising numbers, the Stroke Association emphasizes the need for innovative therapies and long-term aftercare support.