Herne Bay resident takes on 8th Marathon at 80
80 year old Alan Dudney is getting ready to put his best foot forward as he takes on the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Plymouth Life Centre supports stroke survivors in their recovery
Plymouth Life Centre has given 20 Swim Vouchers to the Stroke Association to help stroke survivors with their recovery.
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Stroke Association calls for volunteers in South West London
Today the Stroke Association is calling on the local community in South West London to volunteer at the charity’s biggest annual event of the year, the Thames Bridges Bike Ride, on Sunday 10 May.
Around 3,000 cyclists will hit the streets of London for the Thames Bridges Bike Ride, taking in capitals most iconic sights, whilst raising vital funds for the Stroke Association. The Stroke Associat -
Essex resident takes on London Marathon for stroke
Southend-on-Sea resident Jake Inwood is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association after his Nan Lillian Cox, sadly lost her life last year to stroke whilst home alone.
Jake, 20, who works for the Royal Mail said “My mum called my Nan one evening to make arrangements to see her the next day. When my Nan answered the phone her speech was all slurre -
Team Sandwell take on the Bridges for stroke
Mathew Burling, 29, Steve Scrivens, 50, and Anita Crees, from Sandwell, are all set to beat the bridges this summer as they take on the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 10 May.
The team, dubbed as ‘Team Sandwell’, have taken on the Thames Bridges Bike Ride for over 8 years. Each member of the team has sadly lost someone close to stroke.
Mathew from Oldbury, lost his Na -
New stroke group launched for young stroke survivors in Bishops Stortford
A new service for young stroke survivors will launch at 10am on Monday 13 April at Starbucks in Jackson Square Shopping Centre. The stroke group, called ‘Be Yourself’ is run by the Stroke Association and will take place on a monthly basis.
The group is for young stroke survivors in their fifties and under, and will take place every second Monday of the month from 10-11:30pm. The group provides -
Team Sandwell take on the Thames Bridges Bike Ride for stroke
Mathew Burling, 29, Steve Scrivens, 50, and Anita Crees, from Sandwell, are all set to beat the bridges this summer as they take on the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 10 May.
The team, dubbed as ‘Team Sandwell’, have taken on the Thames Bridges Bike Ride for over 8 years. Each member of the team has sadly lost someone close to them to stroke.
Mathew from Oldbury, los -
New stroke group launched for young stroke survivors in Bishops Stortford
A new service for young stroke survivors will launch at 10am on Monday 13 April at Starbucks in Jackson Square Shopping Centre. The stroke group, called ‘Be Yourself’ is run by the Stroke Association and will take place on a monthly basis.
The group is for young stroke survivors in their fifties and under, and will take place every second Monday of the month from 10-11:30pm. The group provides -
Stroke inspires Chester woman to tackle the London Marathon
A young stroke survivor from Tarvin has overcome the odds to take on the 2015 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, and raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Pinner resident takes on the Virgin Money London Marathon for stroke
Pinner resident Tony Bicknell is taking on the Virgin Money London Marathon to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Tony, 46, who works as a Delivery Director at Royal Mail said “I know the devastating impact a stroke can have on someone’s life. It’s a horrible condition that we must conquer. That’s why I want to raise as much money as possible for the Stroke Association so they can co -
Former paramedic takes to his bike for stroke
Bob Garbutt, a former paramedic and volunteer for the Stroke Association, wants to invite others to join him and help conquer stroke, by taking part in the Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 10 May 2015.
Bob Garbutt, 64, from South Norwood, wants to raise awareness of stroke after working 38 years in the service, seeing the devastating effects a stroke can have.
In 2009, Bob was the brain-ch -
Enfield Grandson Takes on a Sporting Challenge with a Difference
From Archery to Yoga, Greg Bullen, 28, from Enfield, is taking on 100 different sports over 100 days to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, a charity that helped his family in a very difficult time.
In 1998 Greg’s Nan Nia, had a devastating stroke whilst at home, which affected her speech and movement. Before her stroke, Nia had two mini strokes (also known as a TIA’s or transient is
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