Stars sparkle for Stroke Awards
Karren Brady, patron of The Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards joined iconic British actor Christopher Biggins and a host of other celebrities for the charity’s star-studded event.
Topics: Events
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Billericay Stroke Survivor Steps Out For Stroke
Billericay stroke survivor Nicola Ackland, 32, has proved that their is ‘Life after Stroke’ after she took part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke charity walk last weekend, at High Woods Park in Colchester.
Nicola was joined by fourteen of her family and friends who cheered her on as she managed to walk 1.61 miles, the furthest distance she has walked since her stroke two ye -
New regional office for the East of England Stroke Association team
Statement from Sara Betsworth, Regional Head of Operations for the Stroke Association in the East of England
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Cheshire Octogenarian takes stroke recovery in her stride
Stroke survivor and Helsby resident, Vera Kelly has completed the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, on Tuesday 20 May.
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Buckfastleigh resident urges the community to step out
Tracey Kibby, 34, from Buckfastleigh, Devon is calling on residents in Plymouth and the surrounding areas to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event on Saturday 07 June at2.00pm at The Hoe, Plymouth. The fundraising walk is part ofAction on Stroke Month, where the Stroke Association aims to promote stroke awareness and prevention as well as raise vital funds for the ch
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Lisburn stroke survivor wins Art accolade at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
58 year old Hilary Palmer from Lisburn received the Award for Creative Arts at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievements of stroke survivors, their carers and supporters at the event. Local celebrities al -
Physiotherapist wins Professional Excellence accolade at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
Nicola Moran, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for the Royal Victoria Hospital, received the Professional Excellence Award, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievement -
Local stroke survivor wins Volunteer of the Year at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
28 year old Kate Gorman from Carrickfergus received the Volunteer of the Year Award at the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representatives honoured the achievements of stroke survivors, their carers and supporters at the event. Local celebri -
Mother and Daughter dual winners at Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards
69 year old Margaret O’Neill from Coalisland received the Adult Courage Award (65 years and over) and her daughter 43 year old Roisin O’Neill, also from Coalisland, received the Carer’s Award the recent Northern Ireland Life After Stroke Awards which took place in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast as part of Action on Stroke month.
Health Minister Edwin Poots, Government and Health representa -
Top comedians stand-up for the Stroke Association
Some of the UK’s best-loved comedians are taking a stand against stroke to support the Stroke Association’s ‘Not just a funny turn’ campaign.
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Team Greenie take on Thames Bridges Bike Ride for stroke
Stroke survivor Peter Green, his nephew, and three friends dubbed as ‘Team Greenie’ are taking on the Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 11 May 2014 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Peter Green (44), from Islington, will face the 50 mile ‘Extended’ route together with friends and family, cycling over 16 bridges across London.
Last August, Peter, a retired city trader, lo -
Celebrations at the Life after Stroke Centre
The Stroke Association is opening its doors to the community on Thursday 8 May 2014 to celebrate the second anniversary of the Life after Stroke Centre in Church Lane, Bromsgrove. The charity is inviting everyone along to kick start Action on Stroke Month activities and to find out more about the work of the Centre.
Hugh Tibbits, Regional Head of Operations for the Stroke Association
