Jersey resident tackles New York Marathon for the Stroke Association

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Jersey resident tackles New York Marathon for the Stroke Association

Emily Le Beuvant, 32 from St Lawrence, is taking on the New York Marathon on Sunday 4 November, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.

Emily was inspired to take on the marathon after her friend had a stroke. Emily said: “I was really shocked when my close friend had a stroke whilst on holiday with his family earlier in the year. My friend is only in his 40’s and has a young daughter. It really hit home that a stroke can happen at any age, and at any time. My friend was fit and healthy, I couldn’t believe it could happen to him.

“I’ve chosen to support the Stroke Association as I think we are all too quick to take the simple things in life for granted. However, when these things are no longer simple it makes you realise how important it is to have that choice – to able to run for example.

“Training is going really well so far and I am currently injury free – long may that continue! I am hoping to just enjoy the experience and take in the atmosphere and support from the crowds and other participants. I have been to New York in the past, but this time I will get to see it in a whole new light and I must remember to look around at the sights whilst running.”

Tracy O’Regan, Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association in Jersey, said: “With around 100,000 strokes a year in the UK – that’s around one every five minutes - it is vital that we have people who can raise funds for people affected by stroke. We’re incredibly grateful to Emily for taking on this challenge. The money will go a long way in helping to support people who are living with the effects of stroke, as well as their families and carers.”

To sponsor Emily, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/emily-le-beuvant

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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