​Stockton lights up for Make May Purple for Stroke

Several Stockton landmarks lit up in purple from Tuesday 22 May, to celebrate the Stroke Association’s annual awareness month, Make May Purple for Stroke.

The Infinity Bridge, Newport Bridge and Stockton High Street each shone brightly in purple until Wednesday 30 May.

In the UK stroke is the leading cause of disability and there are 1.2 million people living with the physical and emotional after effects. Any money raised through Make May Purple for Stroke will enable the charity to support many more stroke survivors regain their independence.

Louise Simonian, Regional Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “It’s been fantastic to see these iconic buildings turn purple to raise awareness of Make May Purple for Stroke. We’re very grateful to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Councillor David Harrington for making this happen. We hope it will help put the spotlight on stroke and raise lots of awareness.

“Every year we help tens of thousands of stroke survivors and their families through our range of services and free helpline, but we can only do this through the generosity of our fundraisers.

“Make May Purple is a fun and easy way for everyone to show their support for stroke survivors and we hope that as many people as possible will join in. Whether you choose to wear purple, dye your hair purple, decorate your office or school in purple, we can’t wait to see how everyone will Make May Purple.”

To find out more about the work of the Stroke Association and how you can Make May Purple visit www.stroke.org.uk/makemaypurple.