Stroke: Daisy, part 2

Published: February 2015. Child’s age at time of brain injury: 21 months.

As a 21-month-old baby, Daisy Prichard suffered a stroke and brain injury during heart surgery.

Her family were told she would not progress much beyond the abilities of a baby for the rest of her life, with little progression in walking and communicating.

However, Daisy, now nine, is a very sociable young lady who enjoys riding her pony and having fun with family and friends.

Read Daisy and Eileen's full story here.

How would you describe yourself in one sentence?

Happy, funny, friendly, lovely and strong. In fact, I'm stronger than some of my friends.

Do you think your stroke and brain injury has helped create the person you are? 

I think the stroke made me stronger and more determined.

What are your biggest achievements in life?

Carrying Freya, my niece, one-handed.

Have you come up with any strategies that help you overcome the effects of your brain injury?

I am good with no routines! I like to sing and swimming relaxes me, as does seeing Dollar, my pony.

Have you got any targets in life that you think have been made more difficult because of your stoke/brain injury but that you are still going to go for and achieve?

I am just me. I will do the best I can.

Is there anything you wished adults or friends would do differently or understood more about the effects of your stroke/brain injury?

My family treat me the same as any other person. Mum loves me.

If you could say something to any other children your age who have been through a similar experience, what would it be? 

Don't give up.

What are your dreams for the future? 

I'm going to be a hairdresser and go to college.