Stroke survivors raise their voice for Sing4Stroke
Stroke survivors and budding singers from across Northern Ireland raised their voice in a pop-up choir on 4th June to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
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Stirling sisters honour mum by raising more than £20k for Stroke Association
Sisters Kirsty and Shirley Macgowan remember when their mum died of a stroke with immense sadness. She was only 62 and seemed well, from keeping fit and healthy. In fact, she had been out on her bike the day before she had a stroke.
That was 23rd July 2008, and they still feel their mum, Molly’s loss keenly. The sisters say, “Mum's stroke was so sudden and unexpected - it made us realise how li -
Local charity night promises laughter in support of a good cause
A star-studded stand-up show in aid of the Stroke Association is coming to Angel Comedy Club on 20 October 2024.
Organised by Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, the night will see well-known stand-ups including Janine Harouni, Joshua Bethania, Mark Silcox and stroke survivor, Mr Lorraine.
Alex, 30, from Kensal Rise, said: ‘In September 2020 my dad had a stroke. The effect it had on his life, and on th -
Yeovil stroke survivor Steve tackles daunting gaming challenge with one hand and his chin to raise funds for Stroke Association
A Yeovil man who lost the use of his right side after a severe stroke is tackling a sponsored gaming marathon using only his left hand, chin and mouth.
Steve D’Arcy will be raising funds for the Stroke Association, the only charity in the UK providing life-long support for all stroke survivors and their families.
His 12-hour challenge on Saturday 31 August from 12noon will be made all the -
The Stroke Association launches charity sector’s first online digital garden
In a charity first, the Stroke Association has launched its own online digital garden – Strength in Bloom - to raise vital funds for the charity. The new virtual garden is being supported by the UK’s leading garden centre, Dobbies.
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Banbury man warned he may never walk again is now running a marathon
A Banbury man who was warned he may never be able to walk or talk again after he had a stroke is about to face his biggest challenge – running a 26.2 mile marathon.
Will Brooks, 52, will be tackling the Shakespeare Marathon around Stratford-upon-Avon on Sunday, 21 April, to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
Will, a keen and fit runner, was at home working in July 2020, when he realise -
World Stroke Day 2022: Over half of UK teens unaware of life-saving stroke test
"When so many know a stroke survivor, it’s worrying that so few know the signs or what to do if stroke strikes."
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The Stroke Association in Northern Ireland shares survey to mark Aphasia Awareness Month
The fear of being unable to communicate has been laid bare in a new survey(i) of over 2,000 people across the UK. Research conducted by the Stroke Association reveals that nearly half of the respondents (41 %) can’t imagine living in a world where they couldn’t communicate. A world without communication is an everyday reality for the 350,000 stroke survivors across the UK (ii) like Jessie McConke
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Local stroke nurse will put in the strides for the Stroke Association
Chloe Hammond, 27 from Sunderland, is taking on the Stroke Association’s Stride for Stroke challenge as she looks to walk 10,000 steps a day for 120 days.
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Flintshire woman raises more than £700 for the Stroke Association, inspired by her family
Jessica Bremner, 26, from Flintshire, has raised £720 for the Stroke Association, by taking on a gruelling half marathon in the Falklands with her RAF colleagues.
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Liverpool’s own Forrest Gump raises more than £10,000 for the Stroke Association with mammoth 185 mile challenge
Rob Pope, 42, from Croxteth has completed a gruelling three and a half days of fundraising for the Stroke Association with his Summit2Summit challenge, which saw him climb two peaks and run an incredible 185 miles.
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Calderdale man takes on 100 mile cycle each month for Stroke Association
A Calderdale man is embarking on a gruelling cycling challenge for the Stroke Association, a charity close to his heart.
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Calderdale stroke professionals take on fundraising relay to help rebuild lives
The Calderdale Stroke Early Supported Discharge team have raised more than £1,200 in vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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NHS stroke professionals unite for fundraising challenge to help rebuild lives
NHS stroke professionals across the UK have united to take on a series of fundraising challenges to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association this May, and are calling on their colleagues to join them.
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Manchester runners join the resolution for the Stroke Association
More than 270 people from across the North West ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 08 March, raising more than £10,500 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
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Local runner joins the resolution for the Stroke Association
Marie Hall, 42 from Warrington, is helping to rebuild lives after stroke by taking part in the Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association, on Sunday 19 April at Croxteth Country Park, Liverpool.
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Teesside runners join the resolution for the Stroke Association
More than 250 people from across the North East ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 01 March at the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run.
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Local women join the resolution for the Stroke Association
Mindy Cowap, 45 from Little Budworth, is helping to rebuild lives after stroke, by taking part in two Resolution Runs in aid of the Stroke Association.
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Hale stroke survivor joins the resolution for the Stroke Association
Nick Leslie, from Hale, is helping to rebuild lives after stroke by taking part in the Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association, on Sunday 08 March at Heaton Park.
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Newcastle runners join the resolution to raise £12,000 for the Stroke Association
More than 220 people from across the North East ran, jogged, walked and cheered on Sunday 23 February, and are set to raise more than £12,000 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
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