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BANCYFELIN stroke survivor, Angharad Lloyd-Thomas, has today been recognised for her courage and determination with a Stroke Association Life After Stroke Award.
Angharad was presented with the charitys Adult Courage Award (18-64) at a Gala bash in London.
Angharad had a stroke in 2013, at the age of 20.
She said: When I woke up one morning and struggled to get out of bed, I just put it down to tiredness.
I never imagined it could be anything as serious as a stroke.
My Mum, who is a practice nurse, realised I needed emergency treatment, and took me straight to hospital. I had a major stroke in the waiting room.
Almost every aspect of my life changed overnight. I couldnt say simple words like please or thank you, I needed help with basic things like washing and moving around, and I was left with vision problems and difficulties with my memory.
It was devastating, but I didnt want my stroke to rule my life. I went back to university six weeks after the stroke.
Angharad graduated from Trinity St David University with a 2:1 in Primary Education.
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Young Carmarthenshire stroke survivor Angharad Lloyd-Thomas picks up national award for courage