Stroke Association

The Stroke Association calls on Yorkshire runners to help conquer stroke

8 July 2016 11:43

The Stroke Association is appealing to runners in Yorkshire to help conquer stroke, by joining the charity’s team at the Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon on Sunday 09 October.

Nelson Steps out for Stroke

7 July 2016 16:45

More than 50 Nelson residents stepped out on Saturday 25 June at the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event, to raise vital funds for the charity.

Nantwich Steps out for Stroke

7 July 2016 16:43

More than 80 Nantwich residents stepped out on Saturday 04 June at the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke event, and raised more than £1,000 for the charity in the process.

The Wavelength Project presents: Reflecting Nature at the Royal Exchange

7 July 2016 16:39

Award-winning multimedia artist and stroke survivor Mark Ware is bringing his latest art exhibition to Manchester, as part of the European City of Science 2016.

James Norton joins London cyclists in fundraising success for the Stroke Association

4 July 2016 12:25

Happy Valley TV star, James Norton was joined by over a thousand people to cycle across London at the Stroke Association’s annual cycling event: Thames Bridges Bike Ride.

Wombourne librarian thanks the Stroke Association and The Goodlife Project

4 July 2016 12:17

A Wombourne librarian has praised the Stroke Association for potentially saving her from a life-changing stroke thanks to support from their Long Term Conditions Project.

Upton By Chester Golf Club raises £2,000 for the Stroke Association

4 July 2016 12:08

Upton By Chester Golf Club has raised £2,000 for the Stroke Association after holding a fundraising golf day for the charity.

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.