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Loughborough woman runs in memory of her Nan
Rachel Faulkner from Loughborough is set to tackle the Ikano Robin Hood Half Marathon on Sunday 27 September 2015 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Rachel, 27, was inspired to run the half marathon in memory of her Nan, Helen Faulkner, after she died from a stroke in March 2014.
Rachel said: “It means so much to me and my family to not only raise money, but also awareness about stroke. I chose to raise funds for the Stroke Association because of the incredible work the charity does to support people affected by this devastating condition. My Nan is my inspiration to make sure that I finish the half marathon. When it comes to the big day, I know she will be in my mind, spurring me on.”
Louise Knight, Community and Events fundraising Manager in the East Midlands, said: “We’ll be cheering Rachel on every step of the way as she takes on this challenge in memory of her Nan. With around 152,000 strokes a year in the UK – that’s around one every three and a half minutes – it’s vital that we have people like Rachel who can raise funds for people affected by stroke.”
To sponsor Rachel, please visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/faulkner
For more information about the Ikano Robin Hood Half Marathon, please visit www.robinhoodhalfmarathon.co.uk.
The Stroke Association is the UK’s leading stroke charity which campaigns to improve stroke care; supports people to make the best recovery they canand funds ground-breaking research to change the lives of people affected by stroke. For more information about stroke, visit stroke.org.uk or call the helpline on 0303 3033 100.
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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 around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. 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
