Downton Abbey creator helps to conquer stroke through national newspaper appeal
The Times Christmas appeal raises over £200,000 to help conquer stroke
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Young stroke scientist takes on marathon after overcoming rare brain disease
Claris Diaz, 32, originally from California, now lives in Cardiff and has devoted her life to stroke research after her childhood was affected by stroke.
From the age of 10 Claris began to have frequent Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs also known as mini strokes). The symptoms of TIA can pass very quickly but are similar to stroke symptoms.
Claris explained “Many of my TIAs happened while I -
Edward urges people in Kent to act FAST
Edward Ramsay, 71, from Chatham had a stroke in October last year and believes the FAST Test could have saved his life
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Heather urges people from Surrey to act FAST
Heather Cooper, 49 from Fetcham, had a stroke in October last year and believes the FAST Test could have saved her life. Mia, Heather’s 13 year old daughter, recognised the FAST Symptoms when her Mum showed her that she couldn’t lift her arm. Mia knew straight away that her Mum had a stroke, and told her Dad to call 999.
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Simon urges people across the South of England to act FAST
Simon Batsman, 20, from Winchester in the South of England had a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) otherwise known as a mini-stroke, in February 2013 and believes the FAST Test could have saved his life.
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TV Doctor and the Stroke Association urges “resoluters” in Swindon to join charity run
The Stroke Association is offering people the chance to make a pledge which counts and take part in a 5k,10k or 15k Resolution Run in Lydiard Park, Swindon on the 22nd March 2015 This is one of over 20 Resolution Runs taking place across the UK. These fun events provide the perfect motivation to get back in shape and support a vital cause.
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Conquer Hot Coals to help Conquer Stroke
The Stroke Association is challenging people to face their fears and walk bare foot across a Firewalk.The heated fundraising event will take place in Millennium Square, Bristol on the 27th February 2015.
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Darren urges people in the South West to act FAST
The Stroke Association today launches a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment. The charity is calling for people across the South West to support the FAST Forward campaign by learning the signs of a stroke and sharing the message to help save more lives.
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Stroke Association lends a helping hand to Nottingham stroke survivor
Stroke survivor Keith Ridley, 52, from Nottingham is hoping he’ll be able to get behind the wheel again after receiving one of the Stroke Association’s Life after Stroke Grants, thanks to funding by Royal Mail Group.
In June 2014, after a normal day at work, Keith felt overwhelmingly tired. Putting his tiredness down to a long day, he decided to go up to bed and said goodnight to his wife. It w -
Local stroke group to host fun-filled fundraiser
The Stroke Association’s Merseyside Life After Stroke Group is inviting local residents to a fun filled evening at Maghull Town Hall, to help raise vital funds for the support group.
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Young stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A young stroke survivor from Withernsea has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage and selflessness.
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Bradford stroke survivor urges people to act FAST
The Stroke Association today launches a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment.
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