Croydon resident George Thanasoulias took on the Authentic Greek Marathon on Sunday 9 November with his friend Jordan Charlesworth in aid of the Stroke Association, after both their Grandfathers had devastating strokes.
George, 29, from Croydon sadly lost his Grandfather three years ago after a serve stroke. George said, “My granddad’s stroke had a huge impact on him and my family. I wanted to
A study presented at the 2014 UK Stroke Forum finds that unemployment and reduced government healthcare spending are factors which could put people at higher risk of dying from stroke.
A musician and stroke survivor from Leeds has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his determination and creativity.
A support group for stroke survivors in Stockport has brought new life to Kimberley Street Centre, by planting bulbs and seeds to brighten up the area for the local community.
Janine Williams, 47, was a self-employed dog groomer when she had her stroke in February 2014.She has no memory of her stroke occurring but remembers being in her client’s house.
Janine explained; “It was a normal day and I had no symptoms. I was chatting to my client when she asked me if I was ok. Apparently I told her I had a pain in my head then collapsed. She dialled 999 and I was rushed to
The Chandlers Ford Stroke Support Group are hosting their Christmas party at 2pm on Thursday 18 December, at the Velmore Centre, Chandlers Ford, and are inviting people from the local area to join in the festivities and learn more about the group.
Kelsborrow Choir of Ashton Hayes, Cheshire will be spreading festive cheer on Friday 19 December with a fundraising concert for the Stroke Association, after one of its members survived a stroke.
A young stroke survivor from Leeds has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
The Stroke Association Carol concert on the 12th December 2014 will provide the perfect start to everyone’s Christmas celebrations. The Carol Concert, which will feature the Sainsbury’s Choir, recently seen on a hit TV Show, will take place at All Saint’s Church in Mill Street Maidstone.
Green-fingered stroke survivors and carers in Preston are creating an accessible allotment, to enable the local community to enjoy gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Postwoman Stephanie Wilson, 22 from Whitchurch, is set to brave a shark dive on Sunday 14 December, to raise awareness and funds for the Stroke Association.
Christmas is fast approaching, and the Stroke Association are calling on Christmas lovers everywhere to support Cwmbran Vale Rotary’s festive 2014 Christmas Pudding Appeal in aid of the Stroke Association.
The appeal raised over £15,000 for charity last year, and now the Stroke Association and the Rotary want to top last year’s total and set a new record to sell over 3,500 puddings.
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