A Didcot mum will take on the Bristol 25 Bike Ride on Sunday 27 September 2015 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Zuzana Simpson, 40, from Didcot, was inspired to cycle the Bristol 25 after his her mum had a devastating stroke at the age of 41.
Zuzana said: “Mum’s stroke was a huge shock for the whole family. I was only seventeen at time doing my A-Levels and couldn’t comprehe
Harrogate resident and stroke survivor Charles Spencer, 64, is challenging people across Yorkshire to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
Birmingham resident Helen Neylon, who had a stroke at 34, is challenging people across the West Midlands to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Helen had a stroke in 2002 after a day of horse riding,
Merton resident Mike Roberts, who has survived two strokes in 2011 and 2013, is challenging people across London to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Mike, 61, had his first stroke in 2011 whilst a
Celebrity personal trainer and stroke survivor Jon Trevor is getting ready to put his best foot forward as he takes on the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
On Sunday 11 October Jon, who lives in Greenwich, will take on the 13.1 mile run with an all-star celebrity team made up of Jake Wood, John Altman, Diana Marchment, Lee Mead and George Ra
A 70-year-old stroke survivor is preparing to take on the Morrison’s Great South Run on Sunday 25 October, exactly three years after having a devastating stroke.
Grandfather of four, Arthur Threlfall-Searson, from Wickwar, had a stroke on 25 October 2012. On the day of his stroke, Arthur began to feel unwell, and whilst his wife went to their neighbour’s house for help, he collapsed to floor. W
An 11-year old stroke survivor from Crewe has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and positivity.
A stroke survivor from Runcorn has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her determination and fundraising efforts for the charity.
A dedicated volunteer from the Wirral has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his long-standing commitment to the charity.
A stroke survivor from Stalybridge has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
A young stroke survivor from Warrington has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
South Harting resident Slaney Hopkins is preparing to take on the Morrison’s Great South Run on Sunday 25 October, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Slaney, 24, was inspired to run for the charity after her mum Caroline had a devastating stroke in September 2013. Caroline, 46, woke up one morning unable to move or speak. After her husband called an ambulance she was taken to hosp
Brenda Hipkin,79,from the New Forest has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association for her dedication to transforming the lives of people affected by stroke.
Brenda has regularly volunteered with the Stroke Association since 2003 and is now the Chair of the Hordle Stroke Support Group in the New Forest. The Hordle group provides support for New Fo
A Loughborough running team is set to tackle the Ikano Robin Hood Half Marathon on Sunday 27 September 2015 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Rachel Faulkner from Loughborough is set to tackle the Ikano Robin Hood Half Marathon on Sunday 27 September 2015 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
The Stroke Association is encouraging people to shape up after summer and sign up to a 5k, 10k or 15k Resolution Run on Sunday 04 October at Victoria Park, Warrington.
Stroke survivor and mum of three, Gina Smith, is turning her own experience of stroke into a positive one, by supporting other stroke survivors in Alton.
Gina, 45, from Ropley was driving to work one day when she suddenly lost consciousness and crashed her car. Gina was rushed to hospital where doctors had to quickly operate on a hole in her heart. Two days later whilst recovering in hospital,
A Worcester stroke survivor will take on the Bristol Bike Ride on Sunday 27 September 2015, alongside 23 friends and family members, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
A Chester-le-Street father will be joined by his family to take on the Morrisons Great North Run on Sunday 13 September 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
A mother and stroke survivor from Morpeth will take on the Morrisons Great North Run on Sunday 13 September 2015, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
