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TV star Kim Woodburn supports Step out for Stroke in Liverpool
ITV and C4 star Kim Woodburn will officially open the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke sponsored walking event in Croxteth Park, Liverpool on Saturday 09 May.
Kim is lending her support to the charity after her husband Peter, a former police officer, had a stroke in May 2013. She is joining the charity as more than 100 stroke survivors, their families, friends and supporters in Liverpool take part in the event.
Step Out for Stroke celebrates the achievements of stroke survivors as they walk alongside their friends and family, all while helping to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association. Each walk is wheelchair accessible and suitable for any level of walking ability. Participants can walk at their own pace, in their own time. Ultimately, Step out for Stroke celebrates the brave steps in a stroke survivor’s recovery.
Kim said: “My husband, who was always very fit, had a stroke out of the blue which was frightening and shocking. Through this experience we’ve learnt that a stroke can happen to anyone at any time. Please join me and sign up for the Step out for Stroke event in Liverpool. Your support will help the Stroke Association to be there every step of the way for those whose lives have been touched by stroke.”
Laura McMullin, Regional Fundraiser from the Stroke Association, added: “In 2014 we met some truly inspirational people who were taking their first steps since their stroke, and others who challenged themselves to walk as far as they could.
“Step out for Stroke is a fun walk that everyone can be part of, no matter what your age or fitness level. It’s the perfect event to take part in alongside friends and family. Every step makes a difference, and we want Step out for Stroke 2015 to be our biggest year yet. Join us in Liverpool to help even more stroke survivors take their first steps on the road to recovery and together we can conquer stroke.”
For more information on Step out for Stroke and to enter your nearest walk, visit www.stroke.org.uk/stepout
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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 the leading cause of severe adult 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
