Karen Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Well, I was absolutely thrilled and proud, to discover yesterday evening, that the Different Strokes website had provided a link to Behind the Gray...... so, thank you DS, if any of you guys are looking in.... Not many (if any) other large charitable organisations will agree to link to sites such as ours, as we aren't of charitable status. I can now understand their reasons, but couldn't when Chris, Keith and myself first developed this site in it's early days. It's a huge compliment in my books, for this site to be recognised and worthy enough of a permanent link or to be recommended to SAH/stroke survivors .... so, many thanks to all members that have contributed with their recovery accounts and those that have supported and encouraged, our new members through some tough times on our medical forums..... whether they be a survivor themselves or a carer. I started a project on the SAH forum quite a few months ago ...... mainly to collate SAH recovery information from those members that contribute to BTG and what we've found to be our biggest or most common recovery problems post SAH ..... I'm hoping to continue that project in the autumn or if I'm on a roll, actually complete it! Thanks again, for your contribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Hi Karen Is it worth contacting the 'silverlining' website that was mentioned in the Mail on Sunday article, or maybe you already have? Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogbrush Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 That's great news Karen I can also understand reasons for not linking to a certain extent, but also when it comes to non-charities like the NHS it's difficult to get a link unless the site meets strict criteria. We have managed to get a link on a couple though: NHS Choices http://www.nhs.uk Patient Advice and Liason Service (PALS) http://www.pals.nhs.uk Thanks to everyone for making this site what it is. Regards Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennissmithy Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Well done Karen, Keith, Chris and everyone else for making this such a fabulous success. It truly does deserve recognition. Love and hugs Laura xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Thanks for the suggestion Caroline, will get in touch with them. Keith, I really didn't think that the NHS would give us a link .... but I was over the moon when they approved the site. Thanks Laura for all of your help and support too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrycornish Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Well done indeed to everyone concerned, it certainly is no mean feat as I know only too well and it just shows what determination can do For those of you old enough to remember this, I reckon we should award, Karen Keith Chris and Laura a CDM. If you are too young to understand, ask and I will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Karen that really is great news, I might ask new cross hospital if I can put this website on there boards outside stroke rooms. Jess.xxx If that would be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks Perry & Jess.... Jess, that's fine by me and thanks for your help. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle C Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hi Karen What brilliant news and thanks to the hard work and hours you all put in this site is a total life line of immense support and friendship to us all. Congratulations what a huge compliment. Love luck and laughter Michellexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks Michelle .... I'm still chuffed! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren D Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Well done Karen. You should be really proud of what you have achieved. Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myratas Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 That's fantastic news Karen. You have put in so much hard work into this website and believe me when I say that it helped me many times. I have often mentioned this website to my neurosurgeon and GP and the wonderful support it has given to us and along the way new friends. Take care. Myra xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hi Lauren and Myra, I am proud, but BTG is very much a team effort and I certainly couldn't carry on running the site, without Keith and Chris .... and will always recognise those people that have also supported and helped me, behind the scenes, when the going has got tough.. and those people know who they are. And, to my own family, that have often had to take a back seat, whilst I deal with problems or work on the site..... they've probably had the roughest deal, but they know how much it means to me and how passionate I am. If BTG helps to give somebody hope or helps them to get through their day, then we're extremely happy....and there's nothing more that we could ask for..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hi Karen Fantastic news no wonder you're so proud and you deserve it along with Keith and Chris for the amount of hard work and dedication you all put into maintaining and running this site. Janet x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Cheers Janet!.... and thank you for your support and help with the site. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hey K Thats fantastic news and thoroughly deserved -a huge thanks to you, Chris and Keith and your families for having the patience and understanding to allow such a huge part of your spare time put into helping others by maintaining a fantastic site - i don't know where I'd be right now if it wasn't fot BTG. I've made life long friends on here that remind me that out of every bad situation something good will eventually happen. Long live BTG Lots of love Sami xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Cheers Sami!.... and thank you for all of the support that you've given to me personally and BTG ..... you've been a great friend to both. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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