Press release -
Bournemouth resident takes a Step Out for Stroke in Poole Park
A local resident from Bournemouth is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event in Poole Park on Sunday 10 September.
Tina Jeppesen, 48, was inspired to take part in the charity’s event after her sister, Sharon, had a stroke. Mother of two, Sharon Day, 48, had two strokes in 2013 and sadly passed away.
Tina said: “Sharon was a truly beautiful person. We were so shocked to find out she’d had a stroke at only 48 years old.
“I’ve chosen to raise funds for the Stroke Association in Sharon’s memory, to help others affected by this devastating condition to get the support they need.
“I’m really looking forward to the event. I know Sharon will be watching down on me every step of the way.”
Jayne Hughes, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “Step out for Stroke is a fun walk that everyone can be part of, no matter what your age or fitness level. We’re hugely grateful to Tina for joining this year’s event.
“We’re inviting the whole community to come to this fun day out 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. 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 Tina, please visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/colin-jeppesen