The number of strokes across the UK is likely to rise by almost half (44%)(i) in the next 20 years, according to a new report published today [Thursday 11 May 2017] by the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE) and the Stroke Association.
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.
Heritage Healthcare in Darlington is supporting the Stroke Association’s national awareness month, Make May Purple, to raise vital funds for people affected by stroke.
A support group for stroke survivors in South Shields is relaunching with a new and improved venue and calling out for volunteers, in its mission to help people in the area come to terms with a life after stroke.
Crosland Heath Golf Club in Huddersfield has raised more than £3,600 for the Stroke Association, after holding a series of fundraising events for the charity.
Around 170 stroke survivors and Merseyside residents raised more than £1,800 for the Stroke Association, by taking part in the charity’s Step out for Stroke walk in Croxteth Park on Saturday 06 May.
SK Eight in Stockport will be turning purple on Saturday 27 May to celebrate the Stroke Association’s national awareness month, Make May Purple.
Kirkleatham Museum in Redcar will be turning purple on Wednesday 17 May to celebrate the Stroke Association’s annual awareness month, Make May Purple.
A stroke survivor from Hayes has joined forces with other survivors in the area to form a walking football team to kick off the Stroke Association’s national awareness month: Make May Purple.
Hull stroke survivor Connor Lynes has joined the Stroke Association to host the charity’s Conquer Stroke Duathlon in East Park, Holderness Road, Hull on Saturday 20 May.
TV presenter Gloria Hunniford, from Portadown has lent her support to the Stroke Association’s annual awareness month Make May Purple. During the month of May, the charity is urging everyone to go purple and raise vital funds, to show support for people who have been affected by stroke.
A local stroke survivor from Wiltshire is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event at Warminster Town Park on Sunday 21 May.
A mother and daughter are set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event in Hoe Park on Saturday 13 May.
Merseyside stroke survivors are preparing to step into the spotlight for a stand-up comedy night at 81 Renshaw to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association on Wednesday 24 May.
Paul Carter, 55, from Darlington, is encouraging people across the North East of England to take on a walking marathon challenge for the Stroke Association this summer.
The Stroke Association has appointed Andrew Cook as Executive Director of Income Generation. Andrew, who takes over from interim Director of Fundraising, Sam Hyde, joins the charity on 24 July, and will be based at their head office in London.
A stroke survivor from Wokingham is celebrating four years since their stroke by climbing Mount Ben Nevis in May 2017 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
The Stroke Association is holding a Step out for Stroke walk in Antrim Castle Gardens on 21 May 2017 at 2pm. This family fundraising event is open to everyone, regardless of age or ability. The charity is calling on people to register now and take part alongside local stroke survivors and their families.
A local stroke survivor from Chelmsford is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event in Hylands Park on Saturday 04 June.
A young stroke survivor from Wakefield is raising vital funds for the Stroke Association, and is calling on local residents to come along to her Purple Summer Ball on Friday 16 June.
