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Local girl takes on Run to help stroke charity following experience

Caroline Porter from Rutherglen has decided to take part in the Glasgow Resolution Run on 11 March 2018.

Caroline’s Dad passed away from a major stroke three years ago, so she wants to do something positive to help raise awareness and raise funds for a cause close to her heart.

Caroline is only too aware of the side effects and the huge impact a stroke can have. She believes both preventing stroke and life after stroke support is important and gives hope to people affected by stroke in Scotland.”

Angie Macleod, Communications Manager at the Stroke Association in Scotland said:

“I am glad that Caroline is taking on this challenge after being affected by stroke. It is great to see her determination to raise awareness of stroke, which is vital in our work. She is also a fine example of someone committed to being fit (for the Run), which is in keeping with our stroke prevention messages. I wish Caroline all the best for the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run.”

The Stroke Association’s Glasgow Resolution Run 2018 takes place on Sunday 11 March at Glasgow Green.

To sign up to Stroke Association’s Resolution Run

Visit http://www.stroke.org.uk/resolution, or email resolution@stroke.org.uk

For press enquiries contact Angie Macleod on 0131 555 7244 or email: Angela.Macleod@stroke.org.uk

Topics

  • A stroke is a brain attack that happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. It is the leading cause of disability in the UK. In Scotland, around 15,000 people have a stroke every year and about 124,000 people live with the effects of stroke.
  • The Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and we’re leading a community of people to change the world for people affected by 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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