​Southport Stroke Fundraisers raise £18,000 for the Stroke Association

A group of Southport fundraisers have raised more than £18,000 for the Stroke Association, by hosting a Golf Dinner at Southport Convention Centre on Friday 23 November.

Sandra Unsworth from Southport, was a Speech and Language Therapist for over 30 years, and all too aware of the devastating effects that stroke can have on an individual and their family. In 1985, Sandra decided to gather some friends to raise awareness and to have some fun raising money for the Stroke Association. Almost 34 years later, Southport Stroke Fundraisers are still going strong and to date have raised a staggering £200,000 plus for the charity.

The dinner was the latest event in a long line of fundraising activities organised by the group. During the evening, more than 300 guests enjoyed talks from caddie Craig Connelly, BBC sports presenter Mike Bushell and Stroke Association ambassador Dan Phillips, while also raising vital funds with an auction and a raffle.

Sandra said: “Southport Stroke Fundraisers are a group of friends who came together in 1985 and we’ve been raising money for the Stroke Association ever since! We would like to thank everyone who has supported us during the past 33 years and especially all those who have helped to make this evening a success.”

Rebecca Owen, Regional Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “Every year thousands of people have to cope with the physical and emotional impact of stroke. We’re incredibly grateful to ‘The Southport Girls’ for continually supporting the Stroke Association and raising such an amazing amount of funds. The money raised will truly go a long way in helping stroke survivors make their best possible recovery.”

Every year thousands of people have to cope with the physical and emotional impact of stroke. Donate to help a stroke survivor find the magic of Christmas again and believe “I am more than my stroke”: www.stroke.org.uk/iammore