Press release - 8 October 2018 20:02

Charity calls for fundraisers to face the Halloween heat

The Stroke Association is calling for daredevils to walk barefoot across burning coals and raise vital funds at a Halloween firewalk at Colchester FC football stadium.

Taking place on Sunday 28 October from 4pm at JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester football club, the challenge involves walking across 20 feet of wood embers, burning at temperatures up to 700°F. Full training is provided beforehand.

Louise Everett, Regional Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “The firewalk is set to be a thrilling experience and a great way to raise money for the Stroke Association. For those who are brave enough to take part, why not get into the life and soul of the event and take part in Halloween themed fancy dress?

“All the money raised by our firewalkers will go towards research into preventing strokes, and supporting thousands of stroke survivors and their families as they adjust to a life after stroke.”

Registration and training for the walk begins at 3:30pm. The firewalk costs £15 to register, and participants are asked to raise a minimum of £50 sponsorship.Discounts are available for groups of over eight people.

Training for the walk begins at 4pm, to book your place visit: www.stroke.org.uk/events/sporting-fundraising/halloween-firewalk or for more information email louise.everett@stroke.org.uk, call 01284 848 609

Topics

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 more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. 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

Contacts

Angela Macleod

Press contact Communications Officer Scotland press and Stroke Association research communications angela.macleod@stroke.org.uk 0131 555 7244

Laura Thomas

Press contact Communications Officer Wales Laura.Thomas@stroke.org.uk 07776508594

Ken Scott

Press contact Press Officer North of England and Midlands ken.scott@stroke.org.uk 0115 778 8429

Daisy Dighton

Press contact Press Officer London and East of England daisy.dighton@stroke.org.uk 02079401358

Martin Oxley

Press contact Press Officer South of England martin.oxley@stroke.org.uk 07776 508 646

Vicki Hall

Press contact PR Manager Fundraising and local services vicki.hall@stroke.org.uk 0161 742 7478

Scott Weddell

Press contact PR Manager Stroke policy, research and Northern Ireland scott.weddell@stroke.org.uk 02075661528

Katie Padfield

Press contact Head of PR & Media This team is not responsible for booking marketing materials or advertising katie.padfield@stroke.org.uk

Out of hours contact

Press contact Media queries press@stroke.org.uk 07799 436008

Kate Asselman

Press contact Artist Liaison Lead kate.asselman@stroke.org.uk 07540 518022

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The UK's leading stroke charity helping people to rebuild their lives after stroke

The Stroke Association. We believe in life after stroke. That’s why we campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best possible recovery. It’s why we fund research to develop new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. The Stroke Association is a charity. We rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke. Together we can conquer stroke.