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Young stroke survivor set to tackle Thames Bridges Bike Ride
An eight-year-old stroke survivor from Welling is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride to raise vital funds for the charity.
Mason White, who had a stroke during his birth, plans to take on the 50 mile route along with his family on Sunday 26 June.
Mason’s father, Francis White, said: “We thought our world had fallen apart when we discovered Mason had had a stroke during childbirth. But our little boy is a real fighter, and despite the damage to his brain, thankfully he has no lasting effects.
“This will be our second time taking part in the Thames Bridges Bike Ride. Last year Mason absolutely loved it – he cycled 10 miles across London with such enthusiasm! We got him a new bike for Christmas so he could take part again this year. Mason wants to go further this year, and is challenging himself to cycle 50 miles.”
Rob Hope, Fundraising Manager from 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 Mason to help raise funds. We’re really grateful to Mason and Francis for all their support – it’s fantastic to see Mason truly making the most of life after his stroke. This devastating condition can leave people with a lifetime of disability, and the funds raised by Mason and his family will help ensure we can be there for even more families affected by stroke.”
The Thames Bridges Bike Ride will take place on Sunday 26 June. The bike ride will start and finish at Lee Valley VeloPark in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Supporters can take part in our 8, 35 or 50 mile route. For more information, please visit: www.stroke.org.uk/TBBR2016
It’s not too late to support Mason, just visit www.mason.white.muchloved.com
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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
