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Arighi Bianchi takes fundraising to new heights for the Stroke Association
A team of daredevils from family furniture store, Arighi Bianchi, took a leap of faith and took part in an unforgettable abseil at the Liverpool Cathedral, in aid of the Stroke Association.
The group of 15 staff from the store, based on The Silk Road in Macclesfield, descended a dramatic 150ft freefall drop over the main entrance of the cathedral on Saturday 2 August.
The team of adrenaline junkies, including brave sales assistants, carpet fitters and distribution centre staff, are aiming to to raise £2,000 in vital funds for the charity.
Tracey Maxwell, Sales Assistant and Charity Co-ordinator at Arighi Bianchi, said: “This was an exhilarating experience for everyone involved – there were plenty of nerves once we started
making our way along the roof, but then it became all about conquering the fear and doing our bit for a very worthy cause. We’ve had fantastic support so far from our customers and suppliers, to help us reach our fundraising target.
“We were extremely proud to support the Stroke Association for the challenge. A number of our staffs’ family members have been affected by stroke, which is why we chose to raise funds for the charity. The charity supports stroke survivors to make their best possible recovery and does a lot to raise awareness of this devastating condition.”
Laura McMullin, Regional Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “The abseil is one of our most daring fundraising events of the year and we’re really grateful to the Arighi Bianchi team for choosing to support the Stroke Association. The funds raised through the abseil will help us to continue to offer vital services to stroke survivors and their families in the North West.”
For more information about stroke visit www.stroke.org.uk or call the Helpline on 0303 303 3100.
Arighi Bianchi is a unique, fourth generation family business, located on the Silk Road in Macclesfield. The store has over 60,000 sq feet of showrooms offering furniture, floor coverings, beds, curtains, bed linen, accessories, gifts and a locally renowned Café Bar. For more information, visit www.arighibianchi.co.uk
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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 around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. 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 we’re leading a community of people to change the world for people affected by 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 ww.stroke.org.uk
