Barrowford resident leads walkers to fundraising success
Carole Taylor, 49, from Barrowford, has organised a sponsored walk in memory of her mother who passed away from a stroke, raising more than £1,460 for the Stroke Association.
Regions: Lancashire
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Local stroke choir Makes May Purple in Lancashire
Stroke survivors and carers from the Stroke Association’s Pennine Lancs Stroke Choir have been celebrating Make May Purple for stroke, with a series of musical events across Lancashire.
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Stroke survivors tee off in Blackburn
The Stroke Association in Blackburn has teamed up with England Golf to provide golf courses for stroke survivors in the area.
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Stroke Association puts the spotlight on stroke with celebratory event during Make May Purple
The Mayor of Lancaster, Councillor Robert Redfern, joined stroke survivors, health professionals and Stroke Association staff members to put the spotlight on stroke at a celebratory event organised during Make May Purple.
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Stroke survivors tee off in Fleetwood
A Stroke Association voluntary group in Fylde and Wyre has teamed up with England Golf to provide golf sessions for stroke survivors in the area.
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Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Blackpool
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk in Stanley Park, Blackpool, at 11am on Saturday 27 May.
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Garstang mother takes on Resolution Run to mark stroke anniversary
Natalie Trickett, 32 from Garstang, is taking on the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run on Sunday 19 March at Stanley Park, Blackpool, to mark four years since a life-changing stroke.
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Stroke Association warns cuts to services will have a significant impact on Blackpool stroke survivors and carers
Chris Larkin, Regional Director at the Stroke Association in the North West, said:
“We are very disappointed that Blackpool Council is considering ceasing the funding for the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Service in Blackpool.
“Stroke is one of the largest causes of disability and a third of all stroke survivors need help with everyday tasks. Through our vital services, around 200 s -
Local stroke choir adds voices to Lost for Words campaign
A group of 15 stroke survivors and carers from the East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen Stroke Association Choir are adding their voices to the Stroke Association’s latest campaign: Lost for Words.
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Chorley runners race to fundraising success for the Stroke Association
Around 153 people from across Chorley ran, jogged and walked to raise more than £3,000 so far for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
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UCLan professor Caroline Watkins recognised by the Stroke Association
A professor from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been recognised with a Special Recognition Life After Stroke Award, for her contribution to improving the lives of stroke survivors through better stroke care and research.
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Bamber Bridge stroke survivor raises more than £4,000
A stroke survivor from Bamber Bridge has raised more than £4,160 for the Stroke Association, after the charity supported him during his recovery.
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Blackpool stroke survivor encourages budding bakers to Give a Hand and Bake
Stroke survivor and star baker from Blackpool, Jean Sherrington, is encouraging people across the North West to Give a Hand and Bake for the Stroke Association.
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Blackpool fundraiser raises £1,500 for the Stroke Association by walking the length of Britain
Rob Sherrington from Blackpool has raised more than £1,500 for the Stroke Association, after walking 1,206 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End.
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Nelson Steps out for Stroke
More than 50 Nelson residents stepped out on Saturday 25 June at the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event, to raise vital funds for the charity.
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Stroke Association hosts Big Purple Night Out for stroke
The Stroke Association is inviting Wigan residents to enjoy a fun filled gala evening at Golborne and Parkside Sports and Community Club to help raise vital funds.
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Dobbies helps to Make May Purple for Stroke Association
Dobbies in Southport turned purple recently to celebrate the Stroke Association’s annual stroke awareness month: Make May Purple and raised £272 in the process.
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12-year-old swimmer tackles Great North Swim for the Stroke Association
Tilly Barlow from Trawden, will be the youngest swimmer to take part in the Great North Swim on 11 June 2016, at just 12 years old.
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Blackpool fundraiser to walk the length of Britain for the Stroke Association
Rob Sherrington, 29, from Blackpool, is preparing to walk 1,206 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End in aid of the Stroke Association, crossing the finishing line on his 30th birthday.
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Les Dennis and Blackpool Tower help to Make May Purple for stroke
Presenter, actor and comedian, Les Dennis, joined the Stroke Association on Sunday 01 May, as Blackpool Tower lit up in purple to launch the charity’s annual stroke awareness month: Make May Purple.
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