Buxton fundraiser to run the length of Britain barefoot for charity
Aleks Kashefi, 37, from Buxton, is preparing to take on the most gruelling challenge of his life – running the entire length of Britain barefoot.
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Support for stroke survivors in Northampton grows with launch of new group
A new support group for stroke survivors has launched in Northampton and is inviting residents to come along to a Sip for Stroke fundraiser during Action on Stroke Month.
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Stroke Association Makes May Purple in Liverpool
The Stroke Association will take over Liverpool’s Church Street on Friday 29 May to Make May Purple for stroke, when they’ll hold their Stroke in the City event to mark Action on Stroke Month.
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The Great Paddle challenge for stroke
Phil Elborough from Petersfield has decided to do a mammoth paddle board challenge to raise funds for the Stroke Association.Phil was inspired to do something in Action on Stroke Month to thank the local Petersfield Stroke Association for the fantastic support that they have given him and his mother since his Dad had two strokes.
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Miss Lincolnshire calls on the region to Make May Purple for stroke
Miss Lincolnshire, Siana Hemmings, has joined forces with the Stroke Association, to Make May Purple for Action on Stroke Month 2015.
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Celebrities make May purple in support of stroke
A host of well-known names have thrown their support behind Action on Stroke Month.
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Preston netball players help to Make May Purple for stroke
A local student is helping to help Make May Purple this Action on Stroke Month 2015, by organising a purple netball tournament to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
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East Dulwich Stroke Survivor Makes May Purple for Stroke
This weekend Charlotte Clowes, 50, from East Dulwich, helped to support the Stroke Association’s Action on Stroke Month by baking purple cakes at Dulwich Festival.
Mum of two, Charlotte, a textiles artist, had a stroke in 2009. Charlotte had collapsed at her home in East Dulwich after complaining of migraine for three days, and was taken to King's College hospital.
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Stroke rates soar among men and women in their 40s and 50s
The number of strokes occurring in people of working age has risen by a quarter over the past 15 years
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Gateshead Millenium Bridge turns purple to launch Action on Stroke Month
The award-winning Gateshead Millenium Bridge and Baltic Square lit up in purple on Friday 01 May, to celebrate the launch of Action on Stroke Month.
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Mosaic unveiling kicks of Action on Stroke Month at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
An inspirational mosaic created by stroke survivors was unveiled at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Stroke Unit on Friday 01 May, to mark the launch of Action on Stroke Month.
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TV star Kim Woodburn supports Step out for Stroke in Liverpool
ITV and C4 star Kim Woodburn will officially open the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke sponsored walking event in Croxteth Park, Liverpool on Saturday 09 May.
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