Press release —
Dagenham stroke survivor takes a Step Out for Stroke in Valentines Park
A local stroke survivor from Dagenham is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event in Valentines Park on Saturday 03 June.
Mum of two, Nicola Prince, 35, is taking part in the charity’s event after having a life changing stroke when she was just 19 years old. Following her stroke, Nicola spent over two months in hospital. Sshe lost her ability to speak and was left with weakness down the right side of her body.
Nicola said: “I remember hearing doctors tell my parents I wouldn’t be able to walk and talk again. It was terrifying.
“I was determined to get better, and worked really hard on my recovery. Thankfully my speech returned, and I slowly regained movement in the right side of my body. I had to work really hard to get to where I am today, and I consider myself very lucky to have made such a good recovery.
“People can never seem to believe that I’m a stroke survivor, and that’s part of the reason why I’m taking on the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke. I want to raise more awareness about the condition, and in particular that it can happen to anyone at any age.”
Gabi Field, Head of Community & Events Fundraising at the Stroke Association, said: “Step out for Stroke is a fun walk that everyone can be part of, no matter what your age or fitness level. We’re hugely grateful to Nicola for this year’s event”.
“We’re inviting the whole community to come to this fun day out and help us make it an event to remember. Our Step Out for Stroke events mark a milestone for many stroke survivors taking part, and it’s an event that the whole family will enjoy. Everyone taking part will be joined by hundreds of people across the UK who are walking to raise vital funds for everyone affected by stroke.”
To find out more about Step Out for Stroke visit www.stroke.org.uk/stepout
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