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Petersfield stroke survivor takes a Step Out for Stroke at Canoe Lake

A local stroke survivor from Petersfield is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event at Canoe Lake at 11am on Saturday 13 May.

Lesley Eves, 49, is taking part alongside her daughter Lauren, after having a life changing stroke in 2015. Lesley’s stroke left her with right sided weakness and the communication difficulty aphasia.

Lesley said: “Having aphasia is hard. I don’t go out much, but my family helps. I have no confidence, I don’t talk to people, I have difficulty brushing hair, and can’t do make up now. The Stroke Association have helped me, this is my thank you to them. The Step Out will be a big challenge for me, but my daughter will be with me every step of the way.”

Tammy Angus, Community and Events Fundraiser, at the Stroke Association, said: “Step out for Stroke is a fun walk that everyone can be part of, no matter what your age or fitness level. We’re hugely grateful to Lesley and Lauren for joining us for this year’s event”.

“We’re inviting the whole community to come to this fun day out and help us make it an event to remember. Our Step Out for Stroke events mark a milestone for many stroke survivors taking part, and it’s an event that the whole family will enjoy. Everyone taking part will be joined by hundreds of people across the UK who are walking to raise vital funds for everyone affected by stroke.”

To find out more about Step Out for Stroke visit www.stroke.org.uk/stepout

To sponsor Lesley, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/L-Eves

Topics

  • 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 more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. 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

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