Press release -
Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Weston-super-Mare
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk in Clarence Park, Weston-super-Mare at 2pm on Sunday 7 May.
This family fundraising event is open to everyone, regardless of age or ability and the charity is calling on people to register now and take part alongside local stroke survivors and their families.
Joanne Last, 41, from Burnham on Sea, is taking part alongside her father David Hembery, after he had a life-changing stroke in 2012. David’s stroke left him with weakness down the left side of his body.
Joanne said: “Dad’s stroke was a huge shock for the whole family, in an instant our lives changed forever. When we asked him if he wanted to take part in the Step out for Stroke, he was really up for the challenge. We’ve been out practicing walking as his mobility has been affected, but he’s making huge improvements. My daughters Evie and Chloe and husband Dave will be walking with us, and we’ll all be supporting my dad to walk. We know it will be a challenge for him, but he’ll be determined to walk it – even if it takes him all day!
“The local Stroke Association team and support group have been truly amazing throughout this. That’s why we’ve chosen to raise funds for the Stroke Association, as we were really supported by the charity throughout my dad’s recovery, which was such a huge help.”
Jayne Hughes, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “We’re inviting the whole community to sign-up for our Step Out for Stroke event in Western-super-Mare this year and help us make it an event to remember. Our Step Out for Stroke events mark a milestone for many stroke survivors taking part, and it’s an event that the whole family will enjoy.
“We’re looking forward to seeing some truly inspirational people who will be taking their first steps since their stroke. Everyone taking part will be joined by hundreds of people across the UK who are walking to raise vital funds for everyone affected by stroke.”
To find out more about Step Out for Stroke visit www.stroke.org.uk/stepout
To sponsor Joanne, please visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Joanne-Last