Topics: Social issues

  • Billericay Stroke Survivor Steps Out For Stroke

    Billericay stroke survivor Nicola Ackland, 32, has proved that their is ‘Life after Stroke’ after she took part in the Stroke Association’s Step out for Stroke charity walk last weekend, at High Woods Park in Colchester.
    Nicola was joined by fourteen of her family and friends who cheered her on as she managed to walk 1.61 miles, the furthest distance she has walked since her stroke two ye

  • Stroke volunteers praised by Deputy Mayor

    To coincide with ‘Volunteer Week’ which runs from 1-7 June 2014, Antrim’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Brian Graham, has supported the Stroke Association in recognising the support and commitment received from its volunteers at a special celebration event in Antrim.
    The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely dedicated to combating stroke in people of all ages. Its services dir

  • Team of four claim new motoring world record for the UK

    Team 18in24 have driven to 18 countries in 23 hours and 32 minutes, beating the previous record of 17 countries in 28 hours. They have so far raised more than £10,000 for charities including the Stroke Association, with more donations still coming in.

  • Team Greenie take on Thames Bridges Bike Ride for stroke

    Stroke survivor Peter Green, his nephew, and three friends dubbed as ‘Team Greenie’ are taking on the Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 11 May 2014 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
    Peter Green (44), from Islington, will face the 50 mile ‘Extended’ route together with friends and family, cycling over 16 bridges across London.
    Last August, Peter, a retired city trader, lo

  • Team Nick takes on London to Paris Bike Ride

    Jo Cann, wife of Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) chief executive Nick Cann who had a stroke in March 2013, is taking on a 300-mile sponsored cycle ride to Paris with former IFP President Julie Lord to raise thousands of pounds for Stroke Association.

  • Celebrations at the Life after Stroke Centre

    The Stroke Association is opening its doors to the community on Thursday 8 May 2014 to celebrate the second anniversary of the Life after Stroke Centre in Church Lane, Bromsgrove. The charity is inviting everyone along to kick start Action on Stroke Month activities and to find out more about the work of the Centre. 
    Hugh Tibbits, Regional Head of Operations for the Stroke Association

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