Tewkesbury runner goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association

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Tewkesbury runner goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association

A Tewkesbury resident is taking on the Great North Run on Sunday 10September to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.

Chris Powell, 49, was inspired to sign up to the run after his father had a stroke last December, and sadly passed away on New Year’s Day.

Chris said: “My father’s stroke was such a shock; he was such a loving man. I decided to support the Stroke Association as I want to raise awareness about this cruel condition, and as much money as I can to help support other families like mine.

“I’m really looking forward to the Great North Run. I’m dressing up as Black Country Mon, a midland superhero, and I’m hoping to make everyone smile! I know my father will be with me every step of the way.”

Amy Spencer, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “There are around 1.2 million people in the UK today living with the impact of stroke, so it’s vital that we have people like Chris who can raise funds for people affected by stroke. We really appreciate Chris’s support and we look forward to cheering him on as he takes part in the Great North Run in his Black Country Mon costume.”

To sponsor Chris, please visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cjpl49 or text BCJP85 to 70070 to pledge £5

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

    Angela Macleod

    Press contact Communications Officer Scotland press and Stroke Association research communications 0131 555 7244
    Laura Thomas

    Laura Thomas

    Press contact Communications Officer Wales 07776508594
    Ken Scott

    Ken Scott

    Press contact Press Officer North of England and Midlands 0115 778 8429
    Daisy Dighton

    Daisy Dighton

    Press contact Press Officer London and East of England 02079401358
    Martin Oxley

    Martin Oxley

    Press contact Press Officer South of England 0207 566 1548
    Vicki Hall

    Vicki Hall

    Press contact PR Manager Fundraising and local services 0161 742 7478
    Scott Weddell

    Scott Weddell

    Press contact PR Manager Stroke policy, research and Northern Ireland 02075661528
    Katie Padfield

    Katie Padfield

    Press contact Head of PR & Media This team is not responsible for booking marketing materials or advertising
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    Kate Asselman

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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.

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    EC1V 2PR London
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