Press release -
Stafford woman tackles 10k for the Stroke Association in memory of mum
Lisa Goodwin from Stafford will take on the Stafford 10k on Sunday 25 September, to mark 11 years to the day that she lost her mother to a stroke.
Lisa, 48, was inspired to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association after her mother Alva King passed away after a stroke on 25 September 2005, aged 66.
Lisa said: “My mum’s death was completely out of the blue. It was such a shock to us all and left the family devastated. She was only 66. When I saw the race fell on this date, I knew I wanted to take part for my mum.”
Lisa’s 10km route will go past Stafford Leisure Centre, before making its way towards Beaconside, then taking in sections of the Isabel Trail. The race will then enter Victoria Park before returning to the finish line in Market Square.
Lisa added: “It’s a huge challenge as I’ve never run anything like this before, but I’m enjoying getting out and plodding the streets during training. I just want to finish the race and make my family proud of me. I’ve chosen to raise funds for the Stroke Association as it’s a cause close to my heart, and I want others affected by stroke to get the support they need.”
Katrin Winstanley, Events Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “With around 152,000 strokes a year in the UK – that’s around one every three and a half minutes - it is vital that we have people who can raise funds for people affected by stroke. We’re incredibly grateful to Lisa for taking on this challenge. The money will go a long way in helping to support people who are living with the effects of stroke, as well as their families and carers.”
To sponsor Lisa, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lisa-goodwin5
For more information about stroke, ring the Helpline on 0303 30 33 100 or visit www.stroke.org.uk.
Topics
Categories
Regions
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 around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is one of the largest causes of disability. 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
