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The Stroke Association calls on Liverpool festive fun runners to help conquer stroke
The Stroke Association is appealing to runners in Liverpool to join the charity’s team at the Medicash Santa Dash in Liverpool City Centre, on Sunday 06 December.
Now in its 12th year, the festive 5k course starts at the Pier Head on Canada Boulevard in front of the Liver Buildings and finishes in front of the Town Hall at Castle Street.
Siân Thomas, Regional Fundraiser from the Stroke Association, said: “The festive spirt will definitely be in the air for our supporters taking on the Santa Dash. But there’s a serious purpose behind the event; stroke is the leading cause of complex adult disability in the UK. At the Stroke Association, we want to be there for everyone affected by stroke, so please do join our team and help us raise the funds that could make that possible.
“In return for joining the Stroke Association's team, we'll be with you every step of the way and can offer you an expert training plan, fundraising tips, a Stroke Association t-shirt and lots of help and support.”
In the North West, there are more than 14,600 strokes per year and over 157,300 people living with the effects of stroke.
If you haven't already registered, you can apply for a place by visiting the BTR website: http://www.btrliverpool.com/#!santa-dash/c1hsh. Once you've secured your place, either complete the own place form on the Stroke Association website: https://www.stroke.org.uk/events/sporting-fundraising/medicash-liverpool-santa-dash or get in touch on northwestfundraising@stroke.org.uk or 0161 742 7485.
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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
