Sheila Brand, a 58 year old stroke survivor from Guisborough is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal after the charity helped her to return to the hobby she loved.
Hannah McGrath, a 27 year old stroke survivor from Urmston, is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal.
Ian Hyson, a stroke survivor from Romney Marsh is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal.
Phil Silcock, a stroke survivor from Haywards Heath is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal after the charity helped him after a devastating stroke left him unable to walk or talk.
James’ life turned upside down in an instant when he had a stroke on Christmas night at the age of 51.
The Stroke Association is celebrating after being awarded a grant of National Lottery funding to launch a new project: Active Lives After Stroke. The charity has been awarded £213,620 to support four projects across England, including North Devon.
The Stroke Association’s annual Christmas carol service will this year take place on Wednesday 12 December at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street.
A group of Southport fundraisers have raised more than £18,000 for the Stroke Association, by hosting a Golf Dinner at Southport Convention Centre on Friday 23 November.
Mae Grace Matthews, 16 oed, o Grughywel, wedi ennill Gwobr Gofalwr Cenedlaethol am ei hymroddiad i gefnogi ei mam i wella ar ôl cael strôc. Dim ond 13 mlwydd oed oedd Grace pan gafodd ei mam, Heidi, strôc a effeithiodd ar ei hiaith a'i golwg.
Grace Matthews, 16, from Crickhowell, has won a national Carer Award for her dedication in supporting her mum recover after a stroke. Grace was just 13 when her mum, Heidi, had a stroke which affected her speech and sight.
Emma Raven, 37, from Bootle in Merseyside, has won a national courage award for her commitment to raising awareness of stroke after surviving her own stroke in 2014. Emma’s stroke caused her to miscarry her baby and left her with long-term disabililties.
Liz Topliss, 75, from Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, has won a national award for volunteering after leading a stroke group and supporting the stroke community in various roles for almost 40 years.
