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Craig’s marathon effort for Stroke
24th March 2015
Craig’s marathon effort for Stroke
Craig Davis, 30yrs old postman, from Uckfield, will be running the London Marathon for the Stroke Association this April. Craig is delighted to finally have a place after applying every year since he was 18 yrs old.
Craig has been inspired to do a charity challenge every year from a young age, following in the footsteps of his Mum and Uncle who have both ran in the Marathon before. Craig has chosen to run for the Stroke Association as they are the chosen charity for the Royal Mail.
Lily Heinemann Head of Corporate Responsibility and Community Investment at Royal Mail said:
‘The Virgin London Marathon is such an iconic event and a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for our Charity of the Year. We’re thrilled to have so many Royal Mail runners just like Craig supporting the Stroke Association and taking on the 26 miles of London streets to help us to raise vital funds in aid of Life after Stroke Grants.
A stroke happens in an instant but its effects can last a lifetime. The Stroke Association offers advice and support to stroke survivors and their families. Around 3,600 people have a stroke in Sussex every year, and nearly 33,000 people across the county are living with the effects of stroke.
Craig is hoping to raise £2,000 for the charity, which Royal Mail will match fund. He is approaching local businesses and friends and Family for support. You can sponsor him by visiting www.sponsorme.co.uk/craigdavis/london-marathon-2015.
To find out more about the charity’s work please visit www.stroke.org.uk
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For interviews with stroke survivors please contact Cheryl Randeria on 07810 697957
Photo caption: Chris out training
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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 around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. 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
