Dorset runners raise over £20,000 for the Stroke Association

Around 490 people from Dorset ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 25 March, raising more than £20,000 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.

A sea of purple fundraisers took to Moors Valley Country Park to complete a 5k, 10k or 15k course, after making a resolution that counts. The event was one of 30 runs organised by the Stroke Association, to raise funds for vital research and to support people affected by stroke in the South West.

Hayley Ali, Community and Events Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “Every five minutes across the UK, someone’s life is turned upside down by stroke. By taking part in our Resolution Run, each runner has helped us continue to support stroke survivors and their families as they rebuild their lives. We’re extremely grateful to everyone who took part – it was a fantastic turn out and a great day for everyone involved.”

“We want to say a huge thank you to all of our volunteers on the day. Also a thank you to the generous donation from Morrisons in Verwood of 1,000 bottles of water, which Morrisons staff gave out at the water station on the course.”

At least half of strokes could be prevented if people made simple lifestyle changes, such as keeping blood pressure under control and exercising more.

For more information about the Resolution Run Series, visit http://www.stroke.org.uk/resolution, email resolution@stroke.org.uk or call 0300 330 0740.