Press release -
Slough runners raise over £6,500 for the Stroke Association
Around 172 people from Slough ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 25 March, raising more than £6,500 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
A sea of purple fundraisers took to Black Country Park to complete a 5k or 10k 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.
Natalie Bettinson, Community and Events Fundraising Manager 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 had a great warm up for our runners from Linda at Everyone Active in Montem Leisure Centre, and also want to say a huge thank you to Decathlon Slough and Vieve for donating energy bars and protein water for our runners.”
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.