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Sir Tom inspires Leicester man to count to 100 for first time since stroke robbed him of speech
He was struck down more than two years ago
Gary Yates and his wife Pauline. After Gary had a stroke, he was inspired by Sir Tom. (Image: PA)
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A man who suffered a major stroke which stopped him being able to speak more than two years ago has managed to count out loud to 100 after being inspired by Captain Tom Moore.
Gary Yates, 58, practised for weeks to achieve the major feat, which was to mark what would have been Captain Sir Tom Moore s 101st birthday.
He has managed to raise more than £1,000 for The Stroke Association.
Pauline used to work as a wig specialist but gave up her work to care for Gary full time after he suffered the stroke while on holiday in Spain
Gary, who is originally from Leicester but now lives in Switzerland, is cared for by his wife Pauline, 66.
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Gary Yates underwent weeks of practice and many failed attempts, before he successfully accomplished the milestone with help from his wife Pauline.
Yates - who now lives in Switzerland - initially lost his ability to speak after suffering an ischemic stroke two and a half years ago.
Gary has completed his Challenge, to count 1 to 100 after losing his speech to a severe stroke, he has risen to the challenge. Another true Hero who never gives in ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wmtm157IRr Pauline Fairey (@princessfairey) April 30, 2021