14-year-old stroke survivor wins courage award
Hannah Garrity, 14, from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, wins the 2014 Children and Young People’s Life After Stroke Award.
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Billericay Stroke Survivor Steps Out For Stroke
Billericay stroke survivor Nicola Ackland, 32, has proved that their is ‘Life after Stroke’ after she took part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke charity walk last weekend, at High Woods Park in Colchester.
Nicola was joined by fourteen of her family and friends who cheered her on as she managed to walk 1.61 miles, the furthest distance she has walked since her stroke two ye -
Rochdale stroke survivor walks his way to football success
A stroke survivor from Rochdale has joined forces with other survivors in the area to form a walking football team, and celebrated reaching the semi-finals of their first football tournament.
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Wake-up call for nation over reality of family caring
Research reveals crisis of carers struggling without support and huge gaps in national understanding of growing social issue
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‘Daddy and Maddy’ Stepped out for Action on Stroke Month
Local Halifax resident Paul Thomas, 36, proved there is ‘Life after Stroke’ by taking part in the Step out for Stroke fundraising walk at Roundhay Park on Saturday 31 May, alongside his newborn baby girl, Maddy.
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Stroke volunteers praised by Deputy Mayor
To coincide with ‘Volunteer Week’ which runs from 1-7 June 2014, Antrim’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Brian Graham, has supported the Stroke Association in recognising the support and commitment received from its volunteers at a special celebration event in Antrim.
The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely dedicated to combating stroke in people of all ages. Its services dir -
Cheshire Octogenarian takes stroke recovery in her stride
Stroke survivor and Helsby resident, Vera Kelly has completed the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, on Tuesday 20 May.
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Buckfastleigh resident urges the community to step out
Tracey Kibby, 34, from Buckfastleigh, Devon is calling on residents in Plymouth and the surrounding areas to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event on Saturday 07 June at2.00pm at The Hoe, Plymouth. The fundraising walk is part ofAction on Stroke Month, where the Stroke Association aims to promote stroke awareness and prevention as well as raise vital funds for the ch
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Team of four claim new motoring world record for the UK
Team 18in24 have driven to 18 countries in 23 hours and 32 minutes, beating the previous record of 17 countries in 28 hours. They have so far raised more than £10,000 for charities including the Stroke Association, with more donations still coming in.
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South Derbyshire service celebrates 15 years of helping stroke survivors find their voice
A service that provides communications support to stroke survivors across South Derbyshire is celebrating its fifteenth Birthday during Action on Stroke Month.
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Lisburn stroke survivor wins Art accolade at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
58 year old Hilary Palmer from Lisburn received the Award for Creative Arts at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievements of stroke survivors, their carers and supporters at the event. Local celebrities al -
Physiotherapist wins Professional Excellence accolade at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
Nicola Moran, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for the Royal Victoria Hospital, received the Professional Excellence Award, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievement
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