Young stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A young stroke survivor from Leeds has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
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Twelve days of Christmas begins with the Stroke Association’s Festive Concert
The Stroke Association Carol concert on the 12th December 2014 will provide the perfect start to everyone’s Christmas celebrations. The Carol Concert, which will feature the Sainsbury’s Choir, recently seen on a hit TV Show, will take place at All Saint’s Church in Mill Street Maidstone.
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Life After Stroke grows in Preston with new charity allotment
Green-fingered stroke survivors and carers in Preston are creating an accessible allotment, to enable the local community to enjoy gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.
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Wii games and stroke recovery - Stroke Association comments
Stroke Association comments on new research suggesting that Wii games could help stroke patients with their recovery
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Postwoman takes the plunge as she swims with sharks for charity
Postwoman Stephanie Wilson, 22 from Whitchurch, is set to brave a shark dive on Sunday 14 December, to raise awareness and funds for the Stroke Association.
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Support the Stroke Association with a festive fundraiser
Christmas is fast approaching, and the Stroke Association are calling on Christmas lovers everywhere to support Cwmbran Vale Rotary’s festive 2014 Christmas Pudding Appeal in aid of the Stroke Association.
The appeal raised over £15,000 for charity last year, and now the Stroke Association and the Rotary want to top last year’s total and set a new record to sell over 3,500 puddings.
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Royal Mail employee takes to the skies for the Stroke Association
Royal Mail manager, Chris Wilkinson from Romiley, reached new heights on Saturday 08 November, when he took part in a zip slide across the AJ Bell Stadium to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
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Stroke survivor takes to the skies for the Stroke Association
Courageous stroke survivor Heather Smyth, from Crewe, reached new heights on Saturday 08 November, when she soared across the AJ Bell Stadium to raise funds for the charity which supported her.
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Colne volunteer receives regional recognition
A volunteer from Colne has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of more than 10 years of support for stroke survivors.
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Father’s stroke inspires Worcester son to tackle the Stroke Association Christmas run
A Tenbury Wells son will tackle the Stroke Association’s Santa Scramble and Elf Trail on Sunday 14 December, for his dad who had a devastating stroke in 2012.
Jake Yarranton, 22, a production assistant and cameraman at Hayfisher Productions, was inspired to sign up for the Santa Scramble and Elf Trail after his father Dean Yarranton had a stroke at the age of 49.
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Inspiring stroke survivor receive regional recognition
A Fobbing stroke survivor has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association.
John Mealand, 68, had a major stroke in 1998 which left him with left side paralysis, and in a wheelchair. John was forced to leave his job as an electronics engineer, and was cared for by his wife as he worked on his rehabilitation.
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Suffolk stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A fundraiser from Suffolk has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
Mother of two, Tracy Hanratta, 48, a receptionist from Bury St Edmunds received her award on Friday 7 November. Tracy’s grandfather had a devastating stroke in October 2012, and sadly passed away. This is when Tracy took it upon her
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