Press release -
Buildings across Jersey light up purple for Action on Stroke Month
5th May 2015
Buildings across Jersey light up purple for Action on Stroke Month
Fort Regent Dome, Mont Orgueil Castle and Victoria College in Jersey will all be lighting up purple during the month of May for Action on Stroke Month. The buildings have agreed to help raise awareness of stroke and join the Stroke Association to Make May Purple.
Throughout the month there are a number of events planned on the Island. Tracy O’Regan from the Stroke Association said, “A stroke happens in an instant but its effects can last a lifetime.There are around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and unfortunately a stroke still takes a life every 13 minutes. The Stroke Association organises Action on Stroke Month each year to raise awareness of the impact of stroke and raise funds to help continue stroke research.”
“We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us and will support us throughout the month” adds Tracey.
The lighting up of Mont Orgueil Castle has been arranged by Deputy Edward James Noel, Minister of Transport and Technical Services. The Head teacher of Victoria College, Mr Alun Watkins, has agreed to light up the main hall Purple with the help of CFM Electrical Contractors who are donating the purple film for the lights and fitting it for free. Mr Watkins said; “Victoria College is delighted to support Action on Stroke Month 2015! We believe that it is important for people of all ages to know about stroke, including our students. The iconic main building will be illuminated in purple at night throughout the month of May to help stroke receive the attention it deserves.”
Other events on the Island include:
- -Surgeries and Parish Halls across the Island will be displaying Stroke information throughout the month
- -There will be a permanent information stand in the libraries in St Brelade, Les Quennevais and St Helier library.
- -On the 16th May – there will be a Flag Day information stand in Boots in Ste Helier
- -Sumas in Gorey have created two purple inspired dishes which will be on their menu throughout May. Customers will be encouraged to leave a donation for the Charity. The dishes will be:
- oHome Cured Beetroot Salmon Gravadlax, Prawn Marie Rose, Watercress, Radish & Cucumber
- oVanilla Soaked Pineapple, Citrus Meringue, Spiced Blueberry Ice Cream, Cornflower Blossom
- -Several shops in Gorey, including Jane James will have a purple window display through the month to help raise awareness
- -To end the month there will be a cake sale on the 28th May in the Hospital in St Helier
To find your nearest event, please visit www.stroke.org.uk/strokemonth.
The Stroke Association offers information, support and advice to Stroke survivors and their families in Jersey. To find out more you can visit www.stroke.org.uk or www.facebook.com/StrokeAssociationJersey.
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For further information please contact Cheryl Randeria on 07810 697957.
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 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 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
