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Kent stroke survivor takes a Step Out for Stroke in Capstone Park

A local stroke survivor from Tonbridge is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event in Capstone Park on Sunday 18 June.

Peter Latchford, 57, is taking part in the charity’s event alongside his wife Karen after surviving a life-changing stroke in 2013. Peter’s stroke left him with right sided weakness, as well as communication, sight and cognitive problems.

Peter said: “Every aspect of my life has been turned upside down. The road to recovery is a long and bumpy one, and is still ongoing.

“Throughout it all, I have always been determined to get back on my feet. The Stroke Association have been there for me from my early days in hospital, and have supported me and my family in a number of ways. Taking part in the Step Out is a thank you to the charity for all their support. My aim is to walk 100 metres on the day, I’m feeling excited about it all!”

Karen, Peter’s wife said: “When we asked Peter if he wanted to take part in the Step out for Stroke, he was really up for the challenge. We’ve been out practicing walking as his mobility has been affected, but he’s making huge improvements. Our sons Matt and Ross will be joining us too, and we’ll all be supporting Peter to walk. I know this will be a challenge for him on the day, but he’s so determined to do it – even if it takes him all day!”

Becky Beard, Community and Events Fundraising Manager 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 Peter and his family for joining 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

To sponsor Peter, please visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Peter-Latchford

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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