Leeds daredevils conquer first ever Stroke Association abseil
More than 60 daredevils took a leap of faith and took part in a 269ft abseil in Leeds this weekend, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Blackpool fundraisers take to Stanley Park for the Stroke Association
Over 140 people from across Blackpool ran, jogged or walked to raise more than £5,000 for the Stroke Association, at the charity’s Resolution Run this weekend.
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Stroke survivors entering care homes are missing out on crucial rehabilitation and being ‘written off’, the Stroke Association and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy are warning today
A survey found that 3 in 5 care homes are not following National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines that the needs of a stroke survivor must be assessed by a specialist within 72 hours of admission.
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Wythenshawe woman completes ‘two jumps’ in memory of her dad
Linda Thorne, 28 from Wythenshawe, has bravely completed two ‘Jumps for Doug’ and raised almost £800 for the Stroke Association, in memory of her father who passed away after a stroke.
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Elland Estate Agent fundraising for stroke in memory of mum
Elland estate agent Ami Baxter is raising vital funds for the Stroke Association in memory of her mother, by donating £5 to the charity for every house she sells.
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Scunthorpe residents invited to charity quiz night for the Stroke Association
The Stroke Association is hosting a Charity Quiz Night with a pie and pea supper on Friday 17 April and inviting all local residents to take part.
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Craig’s marathon effort for Stroke
Craig Davis, 30yrs old postman, from Uckfield, will be running the London Marathon for the Stroke Association this April. Craig is delighted to finally have a place after applying every year since he was 18 yrs old.
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Stroke survivors enjoy showcase of local support
Stroke survivors, volunteers, carers and organisations from Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale came together on Monday 23 March, to celebrate the support for stroke survivors in the area.
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Trio to take on sixteen of London’s Bridges in Thames Bridges Bike ride
A trio from Tri Fits –U, a small Triathlon/Duathlon Training Club based in Warlingham, have signed up for this year’s 50 mile extended, Thames Bridges Bike ride. Mick, Shelley and Natalie will be riding over sixteen of London’s most famous bridges and going past many iconic landmarks, during the ride which takes place on the 10th May 2015.
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Father and son team run the Reading half marathon for wife and Mum.
Donna Boyles from Reading watched on with pride as her husband and son ran the half marathon at the weekend.The father and son team, who are both local football referees, signed up for the run to raise money the Stroke Association after Donna had a stroke in January this year.
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Kings Heath husband steps out for stroke in memory of his wife
Balbir Ruprai and his family are taking part in their second Step Out for Stroke in Kings Heath Park on Sunday 17 May 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
This year the family are doing the walk in memory of Deshi Kaur Ruprai who sadly passed away earlier this year after having two devastating strokes and a seizure.
Deshi and Balbir were happily married for 56 years, and ow -
Middlesex Dad Takes on the Bridges for Stroke
Donal Madden, 49 from Middlesex, is set to beat the bridges this summer as he takes on the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride, four years after he had a devastating stroke whilst cycling home from work.
In May 2011, Donal had a major stroke on his way home from work. Donal said, “I was cycling home from work as I usually did, when all of a sudden I felt off balance, which caused me t
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