Press release - 15 March 2017 11:02

Cambridge fundraiser set to host fun-filled community event for the Stroke Association

Stuart Baker, a 24–year-old administrator from Cambridge, is inviting the local community to join him on Friday 31 March, when he’ll be raising vital funds for the Stroke Association.

Stuart was inspired to host a community quiz at Cottenham Sports and Social to raise funds for the Stroke Association after his cousin Harry had a stroke, weeks after celebrating his 16^th birthday.

Stuart said: “We’ve always been incredibly close, and I think of Harry as more of a younger brother. Harry excels academically and at sport, he has a large group of friends, and was entering his GCSE year at the time of his stroke, so this means a massive re-adjustment for him and his parents.

“I never realised young people could have strokes, and neither had most of the people that I have spoken to about Harry’s experience. I am inspired almost daily by Harry’s courage, bravery, determination and perseverance against the odds. Thankfully, the care Harry has received has been incredible, and the support from family, friends and his school has helped keep Harry’s spirits up.

“As a result of his stroke, Harry’s life has changed forever, but the connection that we have always had will only grow stronger through this and I’m so proud of him.”

Stuart is inviting teams of six to join him at Cottenham Sports and Social on Friday 31 March from 7:30pm. Stuart is raising money for the Stroke Association and CALM, a charity which raises awareness of depression amongst young men across the UK.

Stuart adds: “I’m really looking forward to the night now! Everyone has been really helpful in spreading the word, we have had raffle prizes donated and have already raised over £700.”

Tam Marshall, Community and Events Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “With around 1.2 million people across the UK living with the devastating impact of stroke, it is vital that we have people like Stuart who can raise funds for people affected by stroke. We’re really grateful to him for organising the quiz. We hope to see lots of people from the local community come along on the day.”

For more information about the quiz and to get tickets, please contact Stuart on 07814 521 505 or visit www.justgiving.com/teams/stueybakerfundraiser

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A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.

Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk