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  • Halifax ‘superwoman’ scoops major award

    A 40-year-old mother of two from Halifax has been hailed a real-life ‘superwoman’ after scooping the Stroke Association’s prestigious Fundraiser of the Year award.
    Amanda Morris, who received her award from former Dragon and stroke survivor Hilary Devey at the charity’s annual Life After Stroke Awards on 12 June 2014, raised over £11,500 for the charity’s life-changing work with stroke survivor

  • Billericay Stroke Survivor Steps Out For Stroke

    Billericay stroke survivor Nicola Ackland, 32, has proved that their is ‘Life after Stroke’ after she took part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke charity walk last weekend, at High Woods Park in Colchester.
    Nicola was joined by fourteen of her family and friends who cheered her on as she managed to walk 1.61 miles, the furthest distance she has walked since her stroke two ye

  • Stroke volunteers praised by Deputy Mayor

    To coincide with ‘Volunteer Week’ which runs from 1-7 June 2014, Antrim’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Brian Graham, has supported the Stroke Association in recognising the support and commitment received from its volunteers at a special celebration event in Antrim.
    The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely dedicated to combating stroke in people of all ages. Its services dir

  • Buckfastleigh resident urges the community to step out

    Tracey Kibby, 34, from Buckfastleigh, Devon is calling on residents in Plymouth and the surrounding areas to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event on Saturday 07 June at2.00pm at The Hoe, Plymouth. The fundraising walk is part ofAction on Stroke Month, where the Stroke Association aims to promote stroke awareness and prevention as well as raise vital funds for the ch

  • Team of four claim new motoring world record for the UK

    Team 18in24 have driven to 18 countries in 23 hours and 32 minutes, beating the previous record of 17 countries in 28 hours. They have so far raised more than £10,000 for charities including the Stroke Association, with more donations still coming in.

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