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Stars join the call to Make May Purple for the Stroke Association
Stars join the call to Make May Purple for the Stroke Association
Sir Michael Gambon has lent his support to the Stroke Association’s annual awareness-raising month: Make May Purple. During the month of May, the charity is raising awareness of the impact of stroke, and sharing information and advice on how to help prevent the condition.
The Hollywood actor, who recent portrayed Winston Churchill’s recovery from stroke in the ITV drama ‘Churchill’s Secret,’ said: “Since taking on the role of stroke survivor Winston Churchill, I've become all too aware of the merciless way a stroke can change someone's life in an instant. There are many millions of stroke survivors and carers, and the support you receive from those around you is so vital. That's why I am supporting the Stroke Association's Make May Purple campaign. Together we can conquer stroke.”
Sir Michael Gambon joins an array of celebrities who are showing their support for the charity during May. Actor Rudolph Walker will attend the lighting up of the London Eye in purple, and comedian Les Dennis will be helping to illuminate Blackpool Tower in purple to mark the start of the month. Les Dennis said: “Stroke is such a cruel condition, and every step on the road to recovery is something to celebrate. That’s why I’m helping to Make May Purple for the Stroke Association and supporting the team as they light Blackpool Tower purple to kick start the month.
“I’d encourage everyone to take action in their local community for Make May Purple. Whether you chose to hold a purple-themed bake sale, or dress in purple for the day, it’s a fantastic way to help spread the word and stroke and raise funds for charity.”
Actors Samantha Morton, Lindsay Duncan and Nicholas Lyndurst have also pledged their support throughout the month.Samantha Morton said: “I know from personal experience that stroke can be devastating. The Stroke Association does such important work to prevent stroke and to change the lives of stroke survivors. That's why I am supporting Make May Purple and I hope as many people as possible join me in supporting this important campaign.”
To find out more about Make May Purple and to sign-up, visit www.stroke.org.uk/makemaypurple.
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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
