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Pinner resident takes on the Virgin Money London Marathon for stroke
Pinner resident Tony Bicknell is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Tony, 46, who works as a Delivery Director at Royal Mail said “I know the devastating impact a stroke can have on someone’s life. It’s a horrible condition that we must conquer. That’s why I want to raise as much money as possible for the Stroke Association so they can continue to be there for stroke survivors and their families in times of need.”
Ruth Dunkin, regional fundraising manager at Stroke Association, said: “There are around 152,000 strokes a year in the UK – that’s one every three and a half minutes. It’s vital that people like Tony are raising funds to ensure we can be there for even more families affected by stroke. We’ll be cheering Tony on as he makes his way through London.”
Lily Heinemann Head of Corporate Responsibility and Community Investment at Royal Mail said, “The Virgin London Marathon is such an iconic event and a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for our Charity of the Year. We’re thrilled to have so many Royal Mail runners just like Tony supporting the Stroke Association and taking on the 26 miles of London streets to help us to raise vital funds in aid of Life after Stroke Grants.
“In the next two years, we want to raise at least £2 million for the Stroke Association, so that we can change the lives of thousands of people affected by stroke.”
To sponsor Tony visit www.runwithtony.wordpress.com
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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