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Local stroke nurse will put in the strides for the Stroke Association
Chloe Hammond, 27 from Sunderland, is taking on the Stroke Association’s Stride for Stroke challenge as she looks to walk 10,000 steps a day for 120 days.
Chloe, will look to walk 1.2 million steps, which is one step for every stroke survivor in the UK, after seeing the devastating effects of stroke on family members and through her work in neuro rehabilitation.
Chloe said: “I have had two family members who have suffered a haemorrhagic stroke, so have seen first-hand the effect this had on the family. Since qualifying as a nurse four years ago, I’ve worked in neuro rehabilitation and also spent time on the acute stroke ward. I love seeing the progress that patients made after joining us from the acute stroke ward! Having worked closely with the Stroke Association in the North East, I know how much stroke patients value their support.
“I hope to raise money for those vital funds needed to help lots more patients and families who have been affected by stroke, while also reducing my own risk of a stroke through doing more exercise. I’ll also be joined by my pug Rodney as I complete my Stride for Stroke challenge.”
Joanna McGuinness, Head of Regional Fundraising at the Stroke Association said: “We know how tough life has been recently. This is especially true for the 1.2 million stroke survivors living in the UK right now. While we aren’t able to meet up as we would like, Chloe is still doing something amazing and walking 1.2 million steps, that’s one step for every stroke survivor, over the next 120 days.
“Whether you take on this challenge as a stroke survivor, in memory of a loved one, in support of someone affected by stroke or you just want to help raise crucial funds to rebuild lives after stroke - we are so incredibly grateful.
“A stroke can happen to anyone at any time and it turns lives upside down. However, with the support of people like Chloe we can help more stroke survivors and their families as they look to rebuild their lives.”
For more information and to sign up to this year’s Stride for Stroke, visit https://www.stroke.org.uk/webform/stride-for-stroke
To sponsor Chloe, please visit www.justgiving.com/chloe-hammond6
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- Stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK and it changes lives in an instant.
- The Stroke Association is a charity working across the UK to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe that everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. From local support services and groups, to online information and support, anyone affected by stroke can visit stroke.org.uk or call our dedicated Stroke Helpline on 0303 3033 100 to find out about support available locally.
- Our specialist support, research and campaigning are only possible with the courage and determination of the stroke community and the generosity of our supporters. With more donations and support, we can help rebuild even more lives.
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