James Ukachukwu Diala Foundation: Stroke Prevention Support Team

How It Started

The James Ukachukwu Foundation began with a question that would not go away:

“Could this have been prevented?”

James Ukachukwu lived with severe high blood pressure, an illness that often shows no warning signs until it causes irreversible damage. What started as unmanaged hypertension progressed into a transient ischemic attack and partial stroke. Despite treatment, his condition worsened, leading to a repeat stroke complicated by aspiration pneumonitis, a condition that made swallowing and breathing difficult and altered his level of consciousness. James was eventually transferred to the intensive care unit, placed on life support, and given oxygen. After days of critical care, he passed away.

His death was not sudden because it was unpredictable, it was sudden because high blood pressure is commonly misunderstood, underestimated, and inadequately managed, especially in environments where access to consistent, quality healthcare is limited.

In the aftermath, his family was left with grief, and a responsibility. The realization was painful but clear: many people are walking the same path James walked, unaware of the danger until it becomes fatal. That realization became the foundation.

Why We Exist

High blood pressure does not announce itself loudly. It progresses quietly, damaging the brain, heart, kidneys, and lungs over time. In many communities, people live with hypertension for years without proper diagnosis, education, or sustained treatment. The James Ukachukwu Foundation exists to interrupt that silence.

We exist because:

Too many people discover they have high blood pressure after a stroke
Preventable deaths are still common due to late detection and poor awareness
Rural and underserved populations are disproportionately affected
Older adults often normalize symptoms that require urgent care

James’s story reflects a broader public health reality, and we are determined to change it.

What We Stand For

We are committed to prevention before crisis. Our work focuses on:

Educating communities on what high blood pressure is and why it is dangerous
Promoting regular blood pressure screening and early medical intervention
Addressing contributing factors such as diet, stress, lifestyle, and treatment adherence
Helping people understand that hypertension is manageable, but deadly when ignored

We believe knowledge saves lives when it reaches people before the emergency.

Who We Serve

Our priority is reaching those most at risk:

People living in rural areas with limited access to healthcare services
Older adults, who are often unaware of the cumulative effects of hypertension
Individuals and families with low access to health education and preventive care

We meet people where they are, physically, socially, and economically.

Our Vision

We envision communities where:

Blood pressure checks are routine, not rare
People understand the long-term impact of hypertension
Strokes and sudden complications are reduced through early action
Families do not lose loved ones to conditions that could have been managed

The James Ukachukwu Foundation is not only about remembrance, it is about responsibility.

James’s life matters. His story matters. And through this foundation, it continues to save lives.

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Our Values

Prevention before crisis
Education saves lives
Health equity
Community-centered care
Compassion with action

What Makes Us Different

Founded from lived experience, not abstract theory
Committed to underserved and overlooked communities
Turning personal loss into life-saving action

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Volunteers and donors
Public health advocates
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Who We Partner With

Call to Action

Get screened.
Learn your numbers.
Support prevention.
Join the fight against silent deaths.
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