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  • ​Pinner resident takes on the Virgin Money London Marathon for stroke

    Pinner resident Tony Bicknell is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
    Tony, 46, who works as a Delivery Director at Royal Mail said “I know the devastating impact a stroke can have on someone’s life. It’s a horrible condition that we must conquer. That’s why I want to raise as much money as possible for the Stroke Association so they can co

  • ​Former paramedic takes to his bike for stroke

    Bob Garbutt, a former paramedic and volunteer for the Stroke Association, 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.
    Bob Garbutt, 64, from South Norwood, wants to raise awareness of stroke after working 38 years in the service, seeing the devastating effects a stroke can have.
    In 2009, Bob was the brain-ch

  • ​Enfield Grandson Takes on a Sporting Challenge with a Difference

    From Archery to Yoga, Greg Bullen, 28, from Enfield, is taking on 100 different sports over 100 days to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, a charity that helped his family in a very difficult time.
    In 1998 Greg’s Nan Nia, had a devastating stroke whilst at home, which affected her speech and movement. Before her stroke, Nia had two mini strokes (also known as a TIA’s or transient is

  • ​Former paramedic takes to his bike for stroke

    Bob Garbutt, a former paramedic and volunteer for the Stroke Association, 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.
    Bob Garbutt, 64, from South Norwood, wants to raise awareness of stroke after working 38 years in the service, seeing the devastating effects a stroke can have.
    In 2009, Bob was the brain-ch

  • Enfield grandson takes on a sporting challenge with a difference

    From Archery to Yoga, Greg Bullen, 28, from Enfield, is taking on 100 different sports over 100 days to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, a charity that helped his family in a very difficult time.
    In 1998 Greg’s Nan Nia, had a devastating stroke whilst at home, which affected her speech and movement. Before her stroke, Nia had two mini strokes (also known as a TIA’s or transient isc

  • Stroke Association Calls for Volunteers in South West London

    Today the Stroke Association is calling on the local community in South West London to volunteer at the charity’s biggest annual event of the year, the Thames Bridges Bike Ride, on Sunday 10 May.
    Around 3,000 cyclists will hit the streets of London for the Thames Bridges Bike Ride, taking in capitals most iconic sights, whilst raising vital funds for the Stroke Association. The Stroke Associati

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