Forest Hill resident tackles London Marathon in memory of twin sister

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Forest Hill resident tackles London Marathon in memory of twin sister

Samantha Cook, 36, from Forest Hill is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise funds for the Stroke Association in memory of her twin sister who passed away from a stroke in 2008.

Samantha said: “It means so much to me and my family to not only raise money, but also awareness about stroke. I chose to raise funds for the Stroke Association because of the incredible work the charity does to support people affected by this devastating condition.

“I wanted to do something big to mark the ten year anniversary of Sue’s passing away. It had to be a significant challenge, and for me running a marathon is just that. My sister is my inspiration to make sure that I get to the finish line at the marathon. When it comes to the big day, I know she will be in my mind, spurring me on.”

Emma Evans at the Stroke Association, said: “A stroke can happen to anyone at any age, at any time and it turns lives upside down. It’s the fourth biggest killer in the in the UK and a leading cause of disability.

“We’re thrilled Samantha is taking on this challenge to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association and we’re looking forward to cheering her on as she makes her way through London. Around 1.2 million people in the UK are living with the devastating impact of stroke. With the support of people like Samantha we can help more stroke survivors and their families rebuild their lives.”

The Virgin Money London Marathon takes place on Sunday 22 April 2018.To sponsor Samantha, please visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/forsue2018

Topics

  • 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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