Postwoman set to conquer 30,000ft challenge for Stroke Association
Carol Walthew, a postwoman from Cumbria, is taking on three gruelling physical challenges this year in aid of the Stroke Association.
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Wrexham stroke survivor supports Wales-wide campaign
Susan Butcher had a stroke in 2012 and is supporting the new campaign from the Stroke Association which aims to reduce the number of strokes across Wales.
Three specific risk factors put people at an increased risk of having a stroke. The “Lower Your Risk of Stroke” campaign will get to grips with the number of strokes caused by high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation (AF) and Transient Ischa -
Wythenshawe woman braves ‘three jumps’ in memory of her dad
Linda Thorne, 28 from Wythenshawe, is braving three ‘Jumps for Doug’ to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, in memory of her father who passed away after a stroke.
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Wirral Stroke Survivor Officially Opens Vision Express Store
A 62-year old stroke survivor was guest of honour as the Vision Express store in Heswall was official opened on Saturday.
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Formby Stroke Survivor Officially Opens Vision Express Store
A stroke survivor was guest of honour at the official opening of the Vision Express store in The Beacons, Formby on Saturday.
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Strike a chord for stroke
Stroke survivors from Cwmbran, New Inn and Newport are being encouraged to discover their musical side and join a new choir.
Stroke Association, in partnership with Head for Arts, is organising the choir, which is made up of people who have been affected by stroke, their family and carers.
The choir meet at Hollybush and Coed Eva Community Hall every Thursday from 12:30 – 13:30. Anyone is we -
Knowsley 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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Stockport 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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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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