Chris Wright, from Medstead, wants to invite others to join him and help conquer stroke by taking part in the Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 10 May 2015. Chris who has had a mini-stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack) wants to raise awareness of stroke and help others.
A young mother and stroke survivor from Wakefield has been ‘picked’ to take part in the 2015 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, dressed as a Pink Lady® apple and to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Carol Walthew, a postwoman from Cumbria, is taking on three gruelling physical challenges this year in aid of the Stroke Association.
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
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.
A 62-year old stroke survivor was guest of honour as the Vision Express store in Heswall was official opened on Saturday.
A stroke survivor was guest of honour at the official opening of the Vision Express store in The Beacons, Formby on Saturday.
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
The Stroke Association today launches a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment.
The Stroke Association today launches a new initiative to help more people affected by stroke receive emergency medical treatment.
The Times Christmas appeal raises over £200,000 to help conquer stroke
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
