Brierley Hill Stroke survivor set to tackle Great Birmingham 10K
Sarah Hall, a 35 year-old-stroke survivor from Brierley Hill, is planning to take part in the Great Birmingham 10k on 1 May 2016 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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Young stroke survivor set to tackle Thames Bridges Bike Ride
An eight-year-old stroke survivor from Welling is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride to raise vital funds for the charity.
Mason White, who had a stroke during his birth, plans to take on the 50 mile route along with his family on Sunday 26 June.
Mason’s father, Francis White, said: “We thought our world had fallen apart when we discovered Mason had had a -
Stroke Association supports updated NICE stroke quality standard.
The Stroke Association welcomes and supports the updated stroke quality standard. We welcome the inclusion of a quality statement specifically on access to a clinical psychologist. We hope this additional support will help more people get the urgent psychological support they need when recovering from a stroke.
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Graham Stuart raises awareness of Know Your Blood Pressure initiative
Everton Ambassador, Graham Stuart, met with Liverpool stroke survivors at the Stroke Association’s Merseyside Life After Stroke Group on Tuesday 12 April to help raise awareness of the importance of knowing your blood pressure.
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New stroke group launched for young stroke survivors in Basildon
A new support group to help stroke survivors in Basildon has launched at Towngate Theatre café, and will meet on a fortnightly basis at 10am.
Working Age Stroke group has been created by the Stroke Association and will provide a place for people to meet fellow stroke survivors who have had similar experiences.
One stroke survivor who has already joined is mum of two, Emma Reed. Emma, 31, fro -
Buxton fundraiser prepares for new 4,750 mile challenge
After running the entire length of Britain barefoot in 2015, Buxton fundraiser Aleks Kashefi, 37, is preparing to take on his most gruelling challenge yet.
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Kent stroke survivor set to tackle Thames Bridges Bike Ride
A 70-year-old stroke survivor from Canterbury is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride on an adapted trike to raise vital funds for the charity.
Grandfather of four, Robin Cant, a former lecturer for 25 years at the then Christ Church College, had a stroke in 1996 which paralysed the right hand side of his body. Robin regained some movement after his stroke, and -
Dr Chris Steele, Stroke Association and the Rotary are out to conquer stroke
In a bid to conquer stroke, residents in Manchester are invited to free blood pressure testing by the Stroke Association and the Rotary Club of Manchester, to mark Know Your Blood Pressure Day on Saturday 23 April.
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Crosby brother and sister duo set to tackle Coast to Coast challenge
Barbara Cheetham, 63, will tackle a 190 mile sponsored walk across the Cumbrian fells, Pennines and Yorkshire Moors, in memory of her father, Dr James Chestnutt on Thursday 12 May 2016.
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Loughborough playwright helps to conquer stroke
A Loughborough playwright has raised £2,135 for the Stroke Association after holding a night of new writing at the Y Theatre in Leicester.
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Bromsgrove teacher set to face the heat at firewalk
A thrill-seeking deputy head teacher form Bromsgrove is preparing to walk barefoot across burning coals to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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M&S Nottingham takes to the skies for the Stroke Association
Staff at M&S Nottingham took to the skies for an extra special fundraising event in support of their chosen charity of the year, the Stroke Association.
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Stroke Association statement following the death of Ronnie Corbett
Ronnie’s passion for helping stroke survivors has been invaluable to the work of our charity, and he will be sorely missed by our staff and volunteers.
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Nottingham runners race to fundraising success for the Stroke Association
Around 150 people from across Nottingham ran, jogged and walked to raise more than £5,500 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
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Warwick runners race to fundraising success for the Stroke Association
Around 136 people from across Warwickshire ran, jogged and walked to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
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Elland Estate Agent raises £665 in her Mum’s memory
Elland estate agent Ami Baxter has raised £665 for the Stroke Association, after a year of fundraising for the charity.
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Stockton-on-Tees family walk their way to fundraising success
A Stockton-on-Tees family has raised more than £1,140 for the Stroke Association, after holding a sponsored walk in memory of a family member who passed away from a stroke.
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Worcestershire runners race to fundraising success for the Stroke Association
More than 400 people from across Worcestershire ran, jogged and walked to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
On Sunday 13 March, a sea of purple fundraisers took to Hagley Hall in Stourbridge to complete a 5k or 10k course. The event provided people with the perfect motivation to get fit after Christmas while helping to conquer stroke.
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Cheshire runners race to fundraising success for the Stroke Association
More than 450 people from across Cheshire ran, jogged and walked to raise more than £15,000 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
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Stroke Association and Arriva encourage Merseyside to Take a Moment
Arriva Merseyside and the Stroke Association have teamed up to get people across the county to Take a Moment and have their blood pressure checked.
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