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  • Stroke Association statement on Jimmy Greaves

    Football legend Jimmy Greaves revealed that he is feeling “lucky to be alive” after ­suffering a severe stroke, the Stroke Association wish him well in his recovery.

  • Dover resident Peter Groombridge scoops national award for courage

    Local stroke survivor Peter Groombridge from Dover has been presented with an Adult Courage Award sponsored by Vision Express, at a national award ceremony held in London. Peter received his award from Presenter and Journalist Anna Richardson.

  • Morwhenna completes 177 miles by boat, foot and bike for stroke

    Morwhenna Woolcock, 40, from Bristol has just completed an epic adventure travelling from the Brecon Beacons to Morwenstow following (roughly) in the footsteps of the 5th century Saint Morwenna. Stroke survivor Morwhenna completed the 177 mile adventure travelling by bike, boat, and on foot in just 21 days.

  • ​Manchester stroke specialist scoops national award for life-saving work

    One of the country’s leading stroke specialists has scooped a national Life After Stroke Special Recognition Award for her pioneering work to transform the quality of stroke care in the UK. Professor Pippa Tyrrell, 58 from Cheshire, was presented with her award by Sally Bee at a star studded ceremony hosted by the Stroke Association in London on Thursday 25 June 2015.

  • ​13 year old stroke survivor wins national courage award

    A 13 year-old from Stockton on Tees has won a national Life After Stroke Award. Emily Simpson was presented with the Children and Young People’s Courage Award by Jermaine Jackman and Tallia Storm at a star-studded ceremony at the Rosewood Hotel in London on 25 June 2015.

  • ​Merseyside Stroke Group honoured with national award

    Merseyside Stroke Group, based in Liverpool, has been recognised for the support they offer local stroke survivors along with their infectious enthusiasm and laughter, with a national Life After Stroke Award.

  • ​Derbyshire stroke survivor makes remarkable recovery and scoops major award

    A father from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, has scooped a national Life After Stroke Award (LASA) for his remarkable bravery, following a life-changing stroke. Mark Ellis, 27, was presented with award by Martin Lewis and Tamsin Greig at a star-studded ceremony, hosted by the Stroke Association in London, on Thursday 25 June 2015.

  • ​19 year old man wins National Carers Award

    William Hyde from Lichfield, West Midlands has won a national Life After Stroke Award (LASA) for his selfless work as a carer to his mother. The 19-year-old was honoured at a star studded ceremony hosted by the Stroke Association at the Rosewood Hotel in London on Thursday 25 June. The prestigious award was sponsored by Royal Mail.
    In March 2014, William was a studying for a degree in Sports De

  • ​Stroke surviving artist wins national award

    Artist and stroke survivor Lil Sullivan (58) has won a national Life After Stroke Award for her services to creative arts. She was presented her award at an awards ceremony hosted by the Stroke Association at the Rosewood hotel on 25 June 2015.
    Lil, who is originally from County Kerry, Ireland but has spent the last 20 years living and working in south London, suffered a life-threatening subar

  • Stroke Association volunteer triumphs over tragedy to scoop major national award

    Rik Thornton, 41, from Kings Lynn, Norfolk, has won a national Life After Stroke Volunteer Award for his dedication to transforming the lives of people affected by stroke. Rik was presented with his award for volunteering at a star studded ceremony hosted by the Stroke Association in London on Thursday 25 June 2015.
    In 2011, Rik’s wife Victoria had a devastating stroke at the age of 38. It was

  • James runs marathon for his Mum

    A former England 800m runner has taken up the marathon challenge to raise funds for the Stroke Association after his mum Lynne had a stroke recently which has temporarily put her own marathon running experience on hold. James Mayo, who formerly lived in Andover, completed the Providence Marathon in Rhode Island in the US in just 3hrs 41mins.

  • 30 years of supporting Stroke Survivors in Andover

    A stroke club in Andover is celebrating 30 years of supporting stroke survivors and their families in the town.24 Members of the group celebrated the birthday with the new Mayor Iris Anderson and her consort John Cockaday in Kimbridge Restaurant during Action on Stroke Month on the 21st May 2015.

  • A World of Singing for Stroke

    A special evening of music has been organised to raise funds for the Stroke Association. Over 150 performers from the City of Bristol choir, Bristol Youth choir and the Royal Mail choir will be singing in a special concert on the 25th June 2015 at St Georges in Bristol.

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