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Nottingham runner embarks on 2,000 mile year-long mission for the Stroke Association
Dominic Bowen, 38, from Nottingham, has embarked on a demanding year-long fundraising mission for the Stroke Association, where he’ll run a half marathon and a full marathon every month.
Dominic was inspired to raise vital funds for the charity to mark 20 years since his grandmother Hilda Law passed away after multiple strokes. His mother, Denny Bowen, also had a stroke in July this year after a bleed on the brain, leaving her without the use of her left arm and leg. After spending seven weeks in hospital and undergoing intensive physiotherapy, Denny has started to regain the use of her left leg, however still has a way to go before she recovers the movement in her arm.
Dominic kicked off his fundraising mission by taking on the Great North Run on 11 September 2016, and it will culminate in the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon in September 2017. During his twelve month challenge, Dominic aims to cover 2,000 miles from events and training runs. His races will include the Brighton Marathon, the Silverstone Half Marathon and the Stockholm Marathon.
In addition to pounding the pavements, Dominic is currently planning a series of other fundraising events for the Stroke Association, including an online raffle, a virtual run and a charity ball.
Dominic said: “In September 2014 I ran my first ever marathon, the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon in Nottingham, in memory of my Nan, which raised over £600 for the Stroke Association. 2017 is the 20th anniversary since my Nan passed away so this, combined with what my mum has just been through, has spurred me on to raise more funds. I’ve chosen to raise money for the Stroke Association to help other families like mine get the support they need.”
Louise Knight, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “Dominic is truly going the extra mile for the Stroke Association by taking on this awe-inspiring series of fundraising events over the coming year. Without the efforts of fundraisers like Dominic, we wouldn’t be able to support the 1.2 million people across the UK who are currently living with the devastating effects of stroke, as well as their families and carers. We wish him the best of luck and look forward to seeing him conquer each marathon and half marathon throughout the year.”
To sponsor Dominic, please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Dominic-Bowen1. For more information about stroke, visit www.stroke.org.uk
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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 one of the largest causes of 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
