Alton man’s London Marathon challenge in memory of his dad will raise funds for the Stroke Association
“I wanted to turn losing my dad into some kind of positive."
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Reading man takes on 10K run for Stroke Association in memory of two “amazing” friends
"Every time I’m running and think I’m going to stop, I think of those two and it spurs me on. They’ll be laughing up in Heaven, thinking normally he can’t even run for a bus!"
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Norfolk stroke survivor urges others to “know the signs” as Stroke Association brings free information event to county
Norfolk stroke survivor Rupert Greest is encouraging people to take their health seriously and learn the signs of stroke as the Stroke Association brings its Stroke Information Live event to the county this September.
The Stroke Information Live – Norfolk & Suffolk event will take place at Norfolk County Showground on Tuesday 22 September, bringing together people affected by stroke, their -
Faversham family tackle Channel swim for the Stroke Association
“This challenge isn’t just about testing ourselves - it’s about raising money for a cause that means a great deal to our family.”
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Three-year-old Henry’s mini strokes inspire his mum’s book to help other families
"I stayed strong for Henry and wanted something positive to come out of it to increase awareness and to also help children understand it if it happens to them.”
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Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career
“The best thing is when I come off stage and other people who have had a stroke come up and talk to me."
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Enterprising Plymouth sailor sets South Atlantic challenge for Stroke Association
“The 69Km challenge is expected to be one of the toughest tests I have ever done"
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Former Corrie star saddles up for Posturite's record-breaking Pedal for Stroke
It will take the total raised by Posturite for the charity during the last four years to over £150,000.
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Kent woman running Paris Marathon to raise funds for the Stroke Association
“Thanks to their quick actions, any damage to Dave was kept to a minimum."
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Portsmouth teenager’s stroke left him struggling to speak – then he told his mum and dad ‘I love you’
A Portsmouth couple have told of their joy when their son spoke his first words after a devastating stroke aged just 15.
Finley Butcher had been eagerly looking forward to playing his first match for East Lodge Football Club in July this year but when mum Kelly went to wake him, she found him slumped behind his bedroom door, unable to move or communicate.
Finley was rushed to hospital but -
Sienna honours dad’s legacy by running half marathon in Canada to raise funds for Stroke Association
A Hampshire woman took on a half marathon in Canada in memory of her late “inspirational” father, carrying on a tradition he set to raise money for the Stroke Association after his stroke.
Sienna Gadney, 19, raised over £2,000 for the UK’s leading stroke support charity by running 21km whilst she was in Canada working as an au pair. Sienna’s dad Ollie had a stroke whilst cycling into w -
Brighton baby Daniel who had a stroke at birth is now looking forward to a special Christmas
Christmas will be extra special this year for a Brighton couple whose baby had a stroke at birth.
India Cross and Robert Platica, together with baby Daniel, are joining forces with the Stroke Association to raise awareness of childhood stroke and help launch a Christmas fundraising appeal for the charity.
Within hours of their son Daniel being born in March 2024, the first-time parents had -
Saltash stroke survivor Jo backs Christmas appeal for Stroke Association
'I found the hardest thing was not doing things myself, having to rely on others, and accept help'
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Stroke’s hidden impact mars Christmas for Surrey stroke survivor Kieran
A Sunbury stroke survivor has told how the hidden effects of a stroke can take away the magic of Christmas.
Kieran Andrew, 39, says people need to understand that the impact of noisy places and extreme fatigue which can be challenging for stroke survivors. He’s even had to buy ear defenders to muffle the noise of his young son crying.
Kieran is sharing his story to raise awareness and back -
Devon stroke survivor Cliff on the crest of a wave after winning para surfing title
“Cliff’s achievements are truly inspirational and reflect the determination stroke survivors have to overcome their disabilities and live the best life they can." - Jacqui Cuthbert
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Kent woman bounces back from life-threatening stroke to climb England’s highest mountain
"When I reached the top, I burst into tears and laughter at the same time" - Margaret Cuttill
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Crawley stroke survivor hit by emotional problems says support from the Stroke Association was a ‘life saver’
“The support from the Stroke Association is fantastic and has helped both Jen and I enormously,” said Les.
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Portsmouth stroke survivor says ongoing support is essential to recovery
A rare disease that a Portsmouth man had just before his fifth birthday is thought to have led to a stroke almost two decades later when he was 23.
Chris Headon, now 39, is determined not to let his health hold him back. This is despite having a second, and far more severe, stroke which left him with cognitive and communication difficulties which prevent him from living independently, working -
Haywards Heath stroke survivor appointed Chair of Trustees at the Stroke Association
“It is a huge privilege to take on this role – a job that I would never have dreamed of doing before my major stroke,” - Jason Parker
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Ditton stroke survivor John struggles to speak but can belt out a song
“He joins in with the others and properly belts out the tunes he knows. I love these sessions - it’s like I am out with pre-stroke Dad,” - John's daughter Jacquie
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