Stroke Association calls for volunteers to help conquer stroke in County Durham
The Stroke Association is calling on volunteers in County Durham to help conquer stroke, by supporting the charity’s work in the area.
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Stenting safe and effective for long-term stroke
New research findings suggest that stenting should be offered as an option to many more patients
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Romantic couple from Seaton receive regional recognition
David McDonough, 55, has been awarded a Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association in recognition for his bravery in coming to terms with the effects of stroke.
David’s wife, Valerie, was also recognised with a Life After Stroke certificate in honour of the support she has given David throughout his recovery. The East Devon couple were presented with their certificates by rad -
9-year-old stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A 9-year-old from Plymouth was presented with a Life After Stroke Award for his bravery in coping with the effects of having a stroke when he was 11 months old. Levi Richards was nominated for a Stroke Association South West award by five different people.
One of his whom was Sally Birch, Levi’s mum. Sally explained: “Levi has been through a great deal but manages to take whatever life thr -
The Stroke Association calls on Bromsgrove to help conquer stroke
Lord Cobham and Councillor Janice Boswell joined forces with the Stroke Association and local stroke survivors on Thursday 09 October to help conquer stroke.
The charity is supporting the International Communication Project (ICP) 2014, which aims to highlight the importance of human communication.
By signing up to the project’s online pledge, people can show their support to the million -
Take part in thrilling car race in aid of Stroke Association
The Stroke Association Supercar Saturday will return to Wiltshire’s famous Castle Combe circuit on Saturday 25 October 2014. The charity event offers the chance for racing fans to live their dream of driving round the main race track in a top car with a professional driver.
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More than 200 Warrington runners help to conquer stroke
A sea of over 200 purple fundraisers came together to help conquer stroke, at the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run in Warrington on Saturday 05 October.
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Stroke survivors provide message of hope for Blackpool stroke patients
An inspirational mosaic created by a group of stroke survivors has been displayed in Blackpool Victoria Hospital Stroke Unit, as a message of hope for patients during their recovery.
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Morley father ‘Leeds’ the way to fundraising victory
Craig McKenna, 38, from Morley is set to face the Yorkshire Marathon on Sunday 12 October in his final fundraising challenge for the Stroke Association.
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Fear of heights was no bar to Isle of Wight fundraiser who abseiled the Spinnaker Tower
Jacky Bowman, 57 from Shanklin on the Isle of Wight was a Bank Manager until her husband, Andy, had three strokes which made her decide to take early retirement to be with him.
Jacky abseiled down Portsmouth’s 350ft Spinnaker Tower on Sunday 28 September to raise money for the Stroke Association, the charity which supported them after Andy’s stroke.
Jacky explained: “The Stroke Associat -
Cyclists tackle Paris to Jersey cycle for the Stroke Association
Over 20 local fundraisers will get on their bikes to tackle a 500 kilometre cycle from Paris to Jersey for the Stroke Association
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Local stroke survivor congratulated by MP
Member of Parliament for Macclesfield, David Rutley, visited the Stroke Association’s Stroke Café at Wykeham Chase on Tuesday 16 September, to meet the charity’s Life After Stroke Awards winner, Pieter Egriega.
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