Hereford woman goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
Sophie Jenkins, 29, from Hereford, is embarking on a fundraising mission for the Stroke Association, culminating in the Virgin London Marathon on 24 April this year.
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Local woman set to conquer Dudley Castle and raise funds for the Stroke Association
A trainee nursery nurse from Kingswinford has been inspired to abseil down Dudley Castle to raise funds for the Stroke Association after her father had seven strokes.
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Wirral woman embarks on fundraising mission for the Stroke Association
Lauren Curry, 23, from the Wirral, is embarking on a demanding year-long fundraising mission for the Stroke Association, culminating in a five-day ultra-marathon through Arctic Sweden.
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Fulham resident goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
Jane Muir-Sands, 38, from Fulham is taking on the Virgin London Marathon for the Stroke Association on 24 April 2016.
The mother of two was inspired to raise £2,000 for the charity after her father Nick had a devastating stroke and sadly passed away last year.
Jane said: “My dad had a stroke just before my first daughter was born, and it hugely affected the last five years of his and my fam -
Hertfordshire woman set to tackle London Marathon as Pink Lady® apple
A Hertfordshire mother of two will don a Pink Lady® apple suit at the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 24 April to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Mari McEleney, 39, will take on the 26.2 mile race to raise funds for the charity. Mari, a cardiac specialist nurse, has been running for six years and the London Marathon will be her ninthmarathon.
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Stroke choir brings sunshine to Stretford shoppers
Kate Green MP and the Stroke Association’s North West Community Choir teamed up to bring some sunshine to Stretford Mall on Saturday 20 February, as shoppers were treated to a colourful musical performance.
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Musical director composes herself for half marathon
Alison Shone, musical director of the Strike a Chord choir, is fundraising to raise awareness and funds for Wales' first stroke choir.
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Norfolk stroke survivors express themselves with help of charity workshops
A group of stroke survivors and their carers from Kings Lynn are learning to express themselves in new ways at a weekly art and craft group organised by the Stroke Association.
The group takes place every Wednesday at Gaywood Church Rooms in Kings Lynn.
During the workshops, stroke survivors and carers learn different art techniques such as watercolour, pencil, ink, and mosaic.
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Cambridge teacher goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
A teacher from Cambridge will take part in the Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday 28 February to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Lucy Cochrane-Brown, 32, who works at King’s College School, was inspired to take on the half marathon after her father Don had a stroke in 2011.
Lucy said: “Dad’s stroke came just nine months before my wedding day. The plan was that he would walk me d -
Take a leap of faith for stroke
If you’ve ever wondered how it would feel to swing off a 150ft crane then now is your chance to find out.
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Local residents bring some sunshine to Bournemouth residents with a flash mob
Local residents were treated to a flash mob in Bournemouth Square on Monday 15 February by the Stroke Association.
A group of stroke survivors, carers and volunteers dressed in summer clothing surprised shoppers with an impromptu dance routine.
The stunt was organised by the Stroke Association to raise awareness of their new fundraising initiative, Bring Me Sunshine.
This February, the St -
New group launches to help local stroke survivors return to work
A new support group to help stroke survivors in London return to work has launched at Islington Central Library on Fieldway Crescent, and will meet every Wednesday at 11am.
The weekly group, called ‘Job Club’, is run by the Stroke Association and will provide a place for people looking for work to create a CV, job search, and practice their interview skills.
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