Crosland Heath Golf Club tees off for the Stroke Association

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Crosland Heath Golf Club tees off for the Stroke Association

Crosland Heath Golf Club in Huddersfield has raised more than £3,600 for the Stroke Association, after holding a series of fundraising events for the charity.

The events were organised by Crosland Heath Golf Club Lady’s Captain, Jan Speight, who was inspired to raise funds for the Stroke Association after a close friend within the Golf Club passed away following a stroke.

Crosland Heath Golf Club has held a number of fundraising events throughout the year in support of the Stroke Association, including a fashion show, Lady’s Captain Dinner and a Christmas Fair.

Jan said: “I know first-hand just how devastating stroke can be so when I was appointed Lady’s Captain, I was keen to raise as much awareness and vital funds as I could. The Stroke Association is an incredible charity and provides invaluable support to stroke survivors and their families. I am so grateful to all of our club members, friends and family for their generosity and help.”

Joanne Burr, Community and Events Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “Without the efforts of fundraisers like Jan and the members of the Crosland Heath Golf Club, we wouldn’t be able to support the 112,300 people in Yorkshire and Humber who are currently living with the devastating effects of stroke, as well as their families and carers. We’re so grateful for them for clubbing together to support our work.”

Across the UK, more than a million people are rebuilding their lives after stroke. By supporting Make May Purple you can help us to make sure stroke gets the attention it deserves and to raise vital funds for innovative research into stroke care and treatment. To get involved with Make May Purple and help to change the story for stroke survivors, visit www.stroke.org.uk/makemaypurple

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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

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    The UK's leading stroke charity helping people to rebuild their lives after stroke

    The Stroke Association. We believe in life after stroke. That’s why we campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best possible recovery. It’s why we fund research to develop new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. The Stroke Association is a charity. We rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke. Together we can conquer stroke.

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