Stroke Association

Gateshead Millennium Bridge lights up purple to celebrate Make May Purple

3 May 2016 12:22

Gateshead Millennium Bridge shone brightly in purple on Sunday 01 May to launch the Stroke Association’s annual awareness month, Make May Purple.

Les Dennis and Blackpool Tower help to Make May Purple for stroke

3 May 2016 12:18

Presenter, actor and comedian, Les Dennis, joined the Stroke Association on Sunday 01 May, as Blackpool Tower lit up in purple to launch the charity’s annual stroke awareness month: Make May Purple.

Norfolk stroke survivor Steps out for Stroke

28 April 2016 15:00

A local stroke survivor from Norfolk is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event in Hunstanton, on Tuesday 24 May 2016 after surviving multiple strokes over the past four years.

Young stroke survivor set to tackle Thames Bridges Bike Ride

14 April 2016 12:20

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.

13 April 2016 08:30

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.

New stroke group launched for young stroke survivors in Basildon

12 April 2016 10:11

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

11 April 2016 14:55

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.

Kent stroke survivor set to tackle Thames Bridges Bike Ride

11 April 2016 11:37

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

M&S Nottingham takes to the skies for the Stroke Association

31 March 2016 16:10

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.

Elland Estate Agent raises £665 in her Mum’s memory

16 March 2016 11:21

Elland estate agent Ami Baxter has raised £665 for the Stroke Association, after a year of fundraising for the charity.

Stockton-on-Tees family walk their way to fundraising success

16 March 2016 10:33

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.

Worcestershire runners race to fundraising success for the Stroke Association

15 March 2016 09:03

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.
Katrin Winsta

Cheshire runners race to fundraising success for the Stroke Association

14 March 2016 16:58

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.

Stroke Association and Arriva encourage Merseyside to Take a Moment

14 March 2016 15:25

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.

Oxfordshire residents speak out about stroke care in the county

14 March 2016 10:26

The Stroke Association in Oxfordshire invited local stroke survivors and their families to a feedback event on Wednesday 2 March to air their concerns about the need for stroke services in the county.
Following the decision from Oxfordshire County Council to cut £16,595 from the Stroke Association’s Communication Support Service, a group of stroke survivors met with the Stroke Association at Di

Kingsclere school children get their crafting caps on for the Stroke Association

9 March 2016 14:44

More than 250 school children at Kingsclere CE Primary School have taken part in a fundraising project, raising £850 for the Stroke Association.
School children at the primary school made their very own money boxes to share with their family and friends to raise vital funds for the charity.
Head teacher Steve Wells said, “We gave the children a month to create and decorate their own

Slough postie to scale Mount Kilimanjaro for the Stroke Association

9 March 2016 12:52

A Slough postman is embarking on a hike to the top of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Gurpal Rana, 43, works as a postman in Maidenhead, and volunteered to take part in the challenge after the Stroke Association was chosen as Royal Mail’s Charity of the Year.
To support the partnership, Gurpal is hoping to raise £1,000 for the Stroke