Warrington stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A young stroke survivor from Warrington has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
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South Harting daughter goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
South Harting resident Slaney Hopkins is preparing to take on the Morrison’s Great South Run on Sunday 25 October, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Slaney, 24, was inspired to run for the charity after her mum Caroline had a devastating stroke in September 2013. Caroline, 46, woke up one morning unable to move or speak. After her husband called an ambulance she was taken to hosp -
New Forest volunteer receives regional recognition
Brenda Hipkin,79,from the New Forest has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association for her dedication to transforming the lives of people affected by stroke.
Brenda has regularly volunteered with the Stroke Association since 2003 and is now the Chair of the Hordle Stroke Support Group in the New Forest. The Hordle group provides support for New Fo -
Six Striding for Stroke take on half marathon for the Stroke Association
A Loughborough running team is set to tackle the Ikano Robin Hood Half Marathon on Sunday 27 September 2015 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Loughborough woman runs in memory of her Nan
Rachel Faulkner from Loughborough is set to tackle the Ikano Robin Hood Half Marathon on Sunday 27 September 2015 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Stroke Association urges people in Warrington to ‘shape up’ for charity run
The Stroke Association is encouraging people to shape up after summer and sign up to a 5k, 10k or 15k Resolution Run on Sunday 04 October at Victoria Park, Warrington.
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Ropley stroke survivor gives a helping hand to others
Stroke survivor and mum of three, Gina Smith, is turning her own experience of stroke into a positive one, by supporting other stroke survivors in Alton.
Gina, 45, from Ropley was driving to work one day when she suddenly lost consciousness and crashed her car. Gina was rushed to hospital where doctors had to quickly operate on a hole in her heart. Two days later whilst recovering in hospital, -
Worcester stroke survivor tackles 60 mile bike ride for the Stroke Association
A Worcester stroke survivor will take on the Bristol Bike Ride on Sunday 27 September 2015, alongside 23 friends and family members, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Chester-le-Street family goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
A Chester-le-Street father will be joined by his family to take on the Morrisons Great North Run on Sunday 13 September 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Morpeth stroke survivor goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
A mother and stroke survivor from Morpeth will take on the Morrisons Great North Run on Sunday 13 September 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Stroke Association statement on research showing longer working hours increases risk of stroke
Recent research published in The Lancet showed working 55 hours or more per week is linked to a 33% greater risk of stroke compared with working a standard 35 to 40 hour week. It is the largest study in this field so far involving over 600000 individuals.
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Cambridge daredevil takes the plunge for the Stroke Association
March resident Aimee Cook will be taking the plunge from 13,000 feet on Wednesday 26 August, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Local hairdresser Aimee, 26, is taking part in the charity skydive at Wimblington skydive centre, in memory of her Nan Joan, who passed away in 2013. The impact of stroke both on Joan and her family inspired Aimee to raise funds for the Stroke Association
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