Press release -
Local Stroke Researcher gets into gear for Edinburgh Marathon in May
Marianne Donald from Glasgow is taking on her first full Marathon in May as part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival (28-29thMay.)
She will be doing it to increase awareness of stroke and raise funds for the Stroke Association.
Marianne is a stroke researcher at the University of Glasgow, working on research around the damage caused by stroke. She is passionate about the cause and believes funding research into stroke, is a vital thing to do.
“Stroke research is fascinating and I believe there is a great opportunity to learn more about the brain and ultimately put our research into practice to improve stroke outcomes. I also believe that the practical help and support the charity offers will help rebuild lives for people affected by stroke. Far too many people are living with this devastating condition and more help is needed to fund research into new treatments and ongoing support to help improve recoveries after stroke.”
Marianne is training hard for her marathon and is building up her distance on each run she takes.
She says:
“I’ve never run this far, but I think I can do it. I’m really excited and can’t think of a better way to raise money than to give myself a challenge and do it for a good cause.”
Andrea Watt, Relationship Fundraiser in Scotland said:
“Marianne is undertaking an enormous challenge – running a marathon is no mean feat. We are so grateful to Marianne for supporting the stroke cause and wish her well in her efforts to increase awareness and raise funds. Thank you!”
To support Marianne with her fundraising efforts, please go to her justgiving page:
Topics
- 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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