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Midsomer Norton resident goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
An IT consultant from Midsomer Norton will take part in the Bath Half Marathon on Sunday 13 March, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Dafydd Evans, 30, was inspired to take on the half marathon after his father, David, had a stroke in 2012. David’s stroke left him paralysed down the left side of his body, with limited sight in both eyes.
Dafydd said: ‘My dad’s stroke was a huge shock for the whole family. At the time, I knew very little about the signs of stroke. I’m now keen to do as much as I can to raise awareness about stroke and the symptoms and encourage people to seek emergency medical treatment.
“Last year I didn’t think I could even run a mile, yet now I’m preparing to run a half-marathon! I’m really enjoying training and feel better than I have ever felt before. I’m determined to raise as much as I can for the Stroke Association to thank them for all their support over the last three years, and help other people affected by stroke get the support they need.”
Amy Spencer, Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “In the UK, someone has a stroke every three and half minutes, so – it’s vital that we have people like Dafydd who can raise funds for people affected by this devastating condition. Dafydd is really putting his best foot forward for the Stroke Association and we look forward to cheering him on.”
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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 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
