The Freno al Ictus Foundation has offered advice and support to more than 200 families of people with acquired brain injury so far this year through its various programs and support actions.
Among them, it has continued to promote "GUIAR en Daño Cerebral" (GUIDE in Brain Injury), a comprehensive and free resource for advice and support aimed at people with acquired brain injury and their loved ones. So far in 2026, this initiative has assisted 158 families, bringing the total number of family units supported to 817 since its launch.
The purpose of "GUIAR en Daño Cerebral" is to address one of the major shortcomings after hospital discharge: the lack of information about available resources, procedures, and support. Through this project, the Foundation acts as a "one-stop shop" that guides families in social, health, work, and family matters, facilitating a faster, more personalized response tailored to each situation.
In this context, the entity recalls that a stroke is an alteration of cerebral circulation that prevents the correct supply of blood to the brain and can cause brain damage. Each year, 120,000 people suffer a stroke in Spain, and nearly 50 percent die or are left with disabling sequelae, according to the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN). Furthermore, more than 400,000 people with acquired brain injury live in the country, the main cause of which is stroke, responsible for more than 80 percent of cases, according to Daño Cerebral Estatal.
"Kiero, a life after a stroke"
Another of the consolidated initiatives this semester has been "Kiero, una vida después de un ictus" (I Want, a life after a stroke), a program developed by the Freno al Ictus Foundation with the support of CEADAC, the State Reference Center for Acquired Brain Injury Care. In 2026, the program has reached its tenth edition, with 16 participants, and has already benefited 151 people since its inception.
"Kiero" is primarily aimed at young adults who have suffered a stroke and have acquired brain injury, with the goal of promoting their vital, social, and work reintegration after the rehabilitation process. Over three months, participants address issues such as self-knowledge, emotional autonomy, self-esteem, emotion management, and planning and designing a new life project adapted to their reality.
"Recuperarte: Culture and Leisure for ABI Sufferers"
The Foundation has also kept "Recuperarte: Culture and Leisure for those affected by Acquired Brain Injury" running, a project aimed at reducing the social isolation of people with acquired brain injury and promoting their active participation in the community. Currently, the group consists of 24 registered individuals and has carried out activities such as guided tours of museums, exhibitions, cultural centers, and other leisure and cultural spaces.
Through "Recuperarte," the entity fosters the creation of a social support network among people with acquired brain injury, promoting their inclusion, autonomy, and emotional well-being through shared cultural experiences.
At the same time, the Freno al Ictus Foundation has continued to bring emotional support to minors from families affected by acquired brain injury with the project "Un Final para el DCA" (An Ending for ABI), based on the story "Ardilla's Challenge."
The organization expresses its gratitude to all collaborating entities, public administrations, hospitals, companies, associations, professionals, and volunteers who have made the development of these programs possible.
Likewise, it extends an invitation to new entities, companies, and institutions committed to inclusion, socio-sanitary care, and social responsibility to join its initiatives and contribute to improving the quality of life for people who have suffered a stroke or acquired brain injury and their families.