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  • Hillingdon P.E teacher takes on the Bupa Great North Run for stroke

    Stroke survivor, Peter Banks from Hillingdon will tackle the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, after he had a stroke in 2012.
    PE teacher Peter Banks, 31, had a stroke in January 2012. When Peter had his stroke, specialists at the stroke unit quickly treated him and gave him thrombolysis – a clot-busting drug to restore the flow of

  • 12 hour stroke challenge raises an oar-some amount of money for the Stroke Association!

    Stroke survivor Michael Taylor has proved that there is definitely ‘Life after Stroke’ by taking part in a 12 hour rowing challenge on Saturday 26 July, with the help from over 50 other rowers including his four sons, and former GB Olympian rower Ali Sanders.
    The Stroke for Stroke team were rowing on ergometers along the River Thames in Putney on Saturday. Michael (68), and his sons Jamie (

  • Staffordshire resident tackles Great North Run for stroke

     After her father had a devastating stroke in 2010, Staffordshire resident Caroline Brown has completely turned her life around to lower her risk of stroke. Taking on over 14 challenges across the year for the Stroke Association, Caroline is now making her final preparations for the Great North Run.
     Caroline, 40, is taking on the 13.1 mile challenge on Sunday 7 September in memory of her

  • Stroke inspires Suffolk family to tackle Lowestoft Scores Race for Stroke

    After Lily Dewbery had a devastating stroke aged just 4 years old, the Dewbery family from Suffolk is proving there is definitely life after stroke. Two years on, Lily along with her older brother Max (8), will run a small race, whilst their mum Amanda tackles the Lowestoft Scores Race, on Sunday 14 September in aid of the Stroke Association.
    In May 2012 Lily had three mini-strokes (also k

  • Petersfield celebrates its range of wonderful activities at Community Fair

    The Stroke Association’s Stroke Support Group in Petersfield is hosting a Community Fair with demonstrations from an eclectic mix of local artists, musicians, hobby groups and many more activities. The free, public event takes place at the Community Centre from 10am to 2pm Saturday 2 August 2014.
    Entertainment includes live music, scrabble, guides to searching your family history, paintin

  • Grandma’s stroke inspires Dudley woman to run 5k

    Halesowen resident and first time marathoner Amanda Nelson is raring to go as she makes her final preparations to take on the Birmingham Fun Run with her family for the Stroke Association.Amanda Nelson, 29 is taking on the 3.1 mile challenge on Saturday 20 September in memory of her grandmother Dorothy Hawkes, who had a stroke 11 years ago when she underwent hip replacement surgery. Dorothy’s stro

  • Ealing resident cycles 100 miles in memory of best friend

    Ealing resident and keen bike rider Peter Treadgold is raring to go as he makes his final preparations ahead of the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 for the Stroke Association.
    Peter, 61, is taking on the 100 mile challenge on Sunday 10 August in memory of his best friend Nick Reeves OBE and CEO of CIWEM (the Chartered Institution for Water and Environmental Management), who had a stroke

  • Stroke inspires Watford woman to cycle from London to Paris

    After suffering a devastating stroke aged just 36, Tracey Groom from Watford is proving there is definitely life after stroke, by cycling more than 300 miles from London to Paris in aid of the Stroke Association.
    Tracey had a mini-stroke (also known as a TIA or transient ischaemic attack) in November 2003. She had experienced a severe headache for around a week when she woke with numbness i

  • Last chance to sign up for the Bedell Cycle Challenge in aid of the Stroke Association, Jersey

    With 10 weeks to go until the group departs, the Stroke Association would like to invite last minute sign-ups ahead of the cut-off date for registrations (Friday 18 July).  With a great 10-week training guide available, it’s not too late to get fit and ready for this brilliant challenge - all regular and social cyclists are encouraged to take part.
    Taking place from Tuesday 23 September and

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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