Stroke Association

Stockton-on-Tees stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’

14 October 2015 15:38

Young stroke survivor Emily Simpson, who had a stroke aged just 10 years old, is challenging people across the North East to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.

Kings Lynn stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’

12 October 2015 10:53

Kings Lynn resident Paul Fisher, who had two strokes at 55 years old, is challenging people across the East of England to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Paul had two major strokes in 2011 which

Cobham stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’

12 October 2015 10:50

Cobham resident Joe Marchant, who had a stroke at only 15 years old, is challenging people across the South East to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Joe, who is now 20 years old, had a stroke in h

Bedford gives a hand to prevent stroke this World Stroke Day

9 October 2015 14:19

The Stroke Association will mark World Stroke Day on Monday 26 October by hosting a Know Your Blood Pressure event at Bedford Guildhouse, and help prevent the biggest cause of stroke.
To coincide with World Stroke Day (Thursday 29 October), the Stroke Association will offer free blood pressure checks to visitors at Bedford Guildhouse on Harpur Street from 11:30am to 2pm. They’ll also provide in

Lowestoft daredevil takes the plunge for the Stroke Association

9 October 2015 14:18

Amanda Dewbery, 38, from Lowestoft, has completed a skydive from 10,000 feet, raising almost £600 for the Stroke Association.
The mum-of-five was inspired to conquer her fears and take the skies after her seven year old daughter Lily had a stroke in 2012 when she was just 4 years old. The stroke affected movement in Lily’s left hand side of her body. However, after three years of treatment, Lil

Life after stroke grows in Burnley with launch of new support group

6 October 2015 16:18

A new social group has launched in Burnley to provide support and guidance for stoke survivors and their families.

Alton stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’

6 October 2015 12:16

Alton resident Angus Igwe, who had a stroke at 54 years old, is challenging people across Hampshire to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
When Angus had a devastating stroke nine years ago, he was l

Peterborough stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’

6 October 2015 12:14

Peterborough resident Ian Simm, who had a stroke at 56, is challenging people across the East of England to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
When Ian had a stroke in 2009, he was told he would nev