Emirates Spinnaker Tower lights up purple to celebrate Make May Purple

Emirates Spinnaker Tower shone brightly in purple on Saturday 13 May 2017 to mark 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 2017. During the month of May, the charity is raising awareness of the impact of stroke, and sharing information and advice on how to help prevent the condition across the country.

During the evening, local Stroke Association staff and volunteers posed in front of the Emirates Spinnaker Tower as it lit up in purple to celebrate the month.

Natalie Bettinson, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “It was fantastic to see Emirates Spinnaker Tower turn purple to raise awareness of Make May Purple. We hope it will help put the spotlight on stroke.

“This year we’re calling the local community to get involved in Make May Purple. Whether you chose to hold a bake sale, take part in an event or get sponsored to dye your hair, there are so many easy ways to show your support. It’s all about having fun, getting people talking about Make May Purple, and raising vital funds so that we can be there for more people affected by stroke.”

Across the UK, more than a million people are rebuilding their lives after stroke. By supporting Make May Purple you are can help us to make sure stroke gets the attention it deserves and to raise vital funds for innovative research into stroke care and treatment.

To get involved with Make May Purple and help to change the story for stroke survivors, just visit www.stroke.org.uk/change