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Suffolk resident takes on Resolution Run for the Stroke Association

Gina Hickey, 35, from Haverhill is taking on the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run on Sunday 18 March, following her mother’s stroke.

Gina’s mother, Eva, had a devastating stroke in March 2001 at the age of 56. The stroke left Eva with a communication difficulty called aphasia, and weakness down the right side of her body.

Gina said: “Mum’s stroke was a huge shock to us all. It really hit the family hard.

“Mum is so determined to get better, though, and is working really hard on her rehabilitation. I wanted to take on the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run to thank the charity for all they’ve done for us, and also recognise the amazing nurses and doctors who have played a part in supporting my mum.”

George Burroughs, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “A Resolution Run is exactly that – a resolution for the New Year that counts. It's the ideal event for people in Cambridge who want to do something fun together, while getting more active in 2018.

“Every five minutes in the UK, someone’s life is turned upside down by stroke. By signing up to a Resolution Run, each runner will help us do so much more to support stroke survivors and their families as they rebuild their lives. We’re thrilled Gina is taking part. We’re looking forward to cheering her on alongside our other participants as she makes their way through the park.”

At least half of strokes could be prevented if people made simple lifestyle changes, such as keeping blood pressure under control, eating healthily and taking regular exercise. The money raised through the Resolution Run in Cambridge will help the Stroke Association to fund vital research and support people affected by stroke in the East of England.

Entry fee is just £16. All runners receive a technical running t-shirt and medal. For more information about entering or volunteering at the Resolution Run, visit http://www.stroke.org.uk/resolution, email resolution@stroke.org.uk or call 0300 330 0740.

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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