Andover therapy centre set to Make May Purple for stroke

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Andover therapy centre set to Make May Purple for stroke

An Andover therapy centre is supporting the Stroke Association’s national awareness month, Make May Purple.

The Stroke Association is calling on everyone to sign up to Make May Purple in 2018. During the month of May, the charity is encouraging everyone to go purple pounds and raise vital funds for its work supporting people who have been affected by stroke.

I Can Therapy Centre in Andover is showing its support by hosting a stroke awareness day on Friday 25 May. Liz MurrayCommunity Health Development Manager for Valley Leisure Ltd said: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Stroke Association to raise awareness. Here at I Can Therapy Centre, we believe that there is life after stroke. By working in partnership with likeminded organisations who aim to enable and support those affected by stroke, we know we will make a positive difference for those looking to regain independence and wellbeing.

“We are thrilled that Dr Sara Payne MBE will be joining us on the day. Sara’s drive and sheer determination is a true inspiration to anyone affected by stroke, and she has proven that it is certainly possible to regain independence and mobility following a life changing event.”

In the UK stroke is the leading cause of disability and there are 1.2 million people living with the physical and emotional after effects. The money raised through Make May Purple for Stroke will enable the charity to support many more stroke survivors regain their independence.

Mandy Souter, Support Coordinator for the Stroke Association said: “We’re incredibly grateful to the I Can Therapy Centre team for all their support throughout the month and helping to put the spotlight on stroke.

“Make May Purple is a fun and easy way for everyone to show their support for stroke survivors and we hope that as many people as possible will join in. Whether you choose to wear purple, dye your hair purple, decorate your office or school in purple, we can’t wait to see how Norfolk will Make May Purple.”

To book your place at the I Can Therapy Centre’s event on Friday 25 May at 10am, please email info@icantherapycentre.co.uk or call 01264 568241.

To find out more about the work of the Stroke Association and how you can Make May Purple visit www.stroke.org.uk/makemaypurple.

Topics

  • A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke. 
  • Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk

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