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Stroke Association Apologizes for Joke Amidst Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal

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The Stroke Association made headlines by sharing a joke on social media that poked fun at the Coldplay kiss cam scandal, but it soon faced backlash for its insensitive and thoughtless response. The joke, intended to highlight the devastating impact of stroke, was met with criticism from the stroke survivor community, who felt that it trivialized the condition. In response, the Stroke Association has apologized for its "huge lapse in judgment" and deleted the post.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Stroke Association made a joke on social media about the Coldplay kiss cam scandal, which was intended to highlight the devastating impact of stroke.
  • However, the post was met with criticism from the stroke survivor community, who felt that it was insensitive and trivialized the condition.
  • The Stroke Association has apologized for its "huge lapse in judgment" and deleted the post.
  • Chief Executive of the Stroke Association Juliet Bouverie acknowledged that the post was "short-sighted" and "did not show the empathy or thoughtfulness that our community rightly deserves".
  • The post was criticized by Sector Communications Consultant Tom Fishenden, who stated that it may have turned off donors from the organization.
  • The scandal surrounding Astronomer ex-CEO Andy Byron and HR boss Kristin Cabot continues, with Byron resigning from his position and Cabot hiding out at the family's $2.4million Maine mansion.

Statistics:

  • The post had millions of views online, but its tone and content were widely criticized.
  • 106 miles is the distance between the marital home and the $2.4million Maine mansion where Megan Byron is said to be hiding.
  • $2.4million is the value of the Maine mansion where Megan Byron is reportedly hiding out.
  • $1.4million is the value of the marital home in Northborough, Massachusetts.
  • Millions of others have seen the footage of Byron and Cabot together, but it appears to have caused a significant amount of distress for the stroke survivor community.

Sources:

  • The Civil Society
  • LinkedIn (Juliet Bouverie)
  • Mirror Celebs

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