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South Shields graduate takes on the Bupa Great North Run for stroke
A young South Shields graduate whose grandparents both had strokes will tackle the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Sarah Azim, 22, has just graduated from Sunderland University with a degree in History and Tourism. She was inspired to take part in the half marathon after her grandparents, Hazel and George Richardson, had strokes before they sadly passed away from other causes. Her family friend and ‘Gramps’ Frank Hamblin also had a stroke two years ago.
Sarah said: “I want to raise funds for the Stroke Association in memory of my grandparents and because of the incredible work the charity does to support stroke survivors and their families. I play football and go to the gym regularly, which has been helping me to prepare for the run.
“This is the second time I’ve taken part in the Great North Run but I’m looking forward to the fantastic atmosphere and raising lots of money rather than trying to beat my previous time. When it comes to the big day, I know I will have my grandparents in my mind spurring me on.”
Janet Price, Regional Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “With around 152,000 strokes a year in the UK – that’s around one every three and a half minutes - it is vital that we have people like Sarah who can raise funds for people affected by stroke. We’re really grateful to her for taking on this rewarding challenge and look forward to cheering her on as she speeds from Newcastle to South Shields.”
To sponsor Sarah, visit www.justgiving.com/Sarah-Azim
The Stroke Association is the UK’s leading stroke charity which campaigns to improve stroke care; supports people to make the best recovery they can; and rfunds 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 we’re leading a community of people to change the world for people affected by 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 ww.stroke.org.uk
