Stroke Association

Stroke Association hosts Big Purple Night Out for stroke

4 July 2016 12:05

The Stroke Association is inviting Wigan residents to enjoy a fun filled gala evening at Golborne and Parkside Sports and Community Club to help raise vital funds.

Brave mum takes to the skies to raise funds for the Stroke Association

4 July 2016 11:52

A stroke survivor from Bournemouth is gearing up for a skydiving challenge on Saturday 16 July in a bid to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.

Máirtín Ó Muilleoir, MLA visits Stroke Association group

29 June 2016 16:23

Finance Minister and South Belfast MLA Máirtín Ó Muilleoir visited the Stroke Association’s Speech and Language Therapy group in South Belfast today to mark Aphasia Awareness Month (June).

Fermanagh Rose Mairead supports Stroke Association

29 June 2016 12:46

Fermanagh’s entrant in this year’s Rose of Tralee festival has spoken of her commitment to supporting local people affected by stroke.

Political opponents come together in aid of the Stroke Association

27 June 2016 12:09

Former York council leader Chris Steward and former Labour councillor Fiona Fitzpatrick are set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event in Rowntree Park, York, on Saturday 2 July.

Peterborough stroke survivor finds his voice

23 June 2016 12:40

Wansford resident Leonard du Pisanie, 72, is on the road to recovery after a stroke left him unable to talk in 2013.

Eltham stroke survivor steps out for the Stroke Association

23 June 2016 09:52

A Eltham stroke survivor has completed the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event in Greenwich on Sunday 19 June 2016, raising over £1,000 for the charity.

Postman raises over £10,000 for charity after grandmother’s stroke

20 June 2016 14:30

Dale Evans has raised over £5,000 for the Stroke Association through a series of challenges, and the final amount will be matched by the Royal Mail.

Plymouth stroke survivor finds his voice

16 June 2016 13:53

Plymouth resident Kevin Hockin, 55, is on the road to recovery after a stroke left him unable talk in 2012.

Bath stroke survivor finds his voice

15 June 2016 11:38

Bath resident John Carr, 57, is on the road to recovery after a stroke left him unable to say a single word in 2013. John’s stroke left him unable to talk, walk or even swallow. John was nearly fitted with feeding tubes and told that it would unlikely he’d be able talk or eat solid foods again.

Gateshead stroke survivor finds her voice

13 June 2016 10:45

Gateshead resident Denise Groome, 57, is on the road to recovery after a stroke left her with limited communication and unable to write and spell.

Handforth stroke survivor finds his voice

13 June 2016 10:42

Handforth resident George Oliver, 69, is now an ambassador for the Stroke Association, following a stroke which left him unable to speak or write.

Leicester stroke survivor finds her voice

13 June 2016 10:41

Leicester resident Vickie Bulman, 52, is on the road to recovery after experiencing a stroke which caused her to re-learn how to read and write.

South Harting stroke survivor finds their voice

13 June 2016 09:56

South Harting resident Caroline Levitt, 49, is on the road to recovery after a stroke left her unable to say a single word in 2013. Caroline, a mum of four, woke up at 5am one morning unable to move or speak. Her husband Alex noticed something wasn’t right and quickly dialled 999.

Rainham stroke survivor finds her voice

13 June 2016 09:52

Rainham resident Amber Garland, 26, is on the road to recovery after a stroke left her unable to talk in 2009. Amber was just 19-years-old and studying psychology at university when she had multiple strokes. Amber woke up in hospital after being unconscious for a week to discover she could no longer walk, talk or swallow.