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  • Greenwich stroke survivor goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association

    Celebrity personal trainer and stroke survivor Jon Trevor is getting ready to put his best foot forward as he takes on the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
    On Sunday 11 October Jon, who lives in Greenwich, will take on the 13.1 mile run with an all-star celebrity team made up of Jake Wood, John Altman, Diana Marchment, Lee Mead and George Ra

  • ​South Gloucestershire granddad takes on the Great South Run for the Stroke Association

    A 70-year-old stroke survivor is preparing to take on the Morrison’s Great South Run on Sunday 25 October, exactly three years after having a devastating stroke.
    Grandfather of four, Arthur Threlfall-Searson, from Wickwar, had a stroke on 25 October 2012. On the day of his stroke, Arthur began to feel unwell, and whilst his wife went to their neighbour’s house for help, he collapsed to floor. W

  • ​Wirral volunteer receives regional recognition

    A dedicated volunteer from the Wirral has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his long-standing commitment to the charity.

  • ​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

  • 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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