Kent woman running Paris Marathon to raise funds for the Stroke Association
“Thanks to their quick actions, any damage to Dave was kept to a minimum."
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Sienna honours dad’s legacy by running half marathon in Canada to raise funds for Stroke Association
A Hampshire woman took on a half marathon in Canada in memory of her late “inspirational” father, carrying on a tradition he set to raise money for the Stroke Association after his stroke.
Sienna Gadney, 19, raised over £2,000 for the UK’s leading stroke support charity by running 21km whilst she was in Canada working as an au pair. Sienna’s dad Ollie had a stroke whilst cycling into w -
Brighton baby Daniel who had a stroke at birth is now looking forward to a special Christmas
Christmas will be extra special this year for a Brighton couple whose baby had a stroke at birth.
India Cross and Robert Platica, together with baby Daniel, are joining forces with the Stroke Association to raise awareness of childhood stroke and help launch a Christmas fundraising appeal for the charity.
Within hours of their son Daniel being born in March 2024, the first-time parents had -
Stroke’s hidden impact mars Christmas for Surrey stroke survivor Kieran
A Sunbury stroke survivor has told how the hidden effects of a stroke can take away the magic of Christmas.
Kieran Andrew, 39, says people need to understand that the impact of noisy places and extreme fatigue which can be challenging for stroke survivors. He’s even had to buy ear defenders to muffle the noise of his young son crying.
Kieran is sharing his story to raise awareness and back -
Crawley stroke survivor hit by emotional problems says support from the Stroke Association was a ‘life saver’
“The support from the Stroke Association is fantastic and has helped both Jen and I enormously,” said Les.
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Portsmouth stroke survivor says ongoing support is essential to recovery
A rare disease that a Portsmouth man had just before his fifth birthday is thought to have led to a stroke almost two decades later when he was 23.
Chris Headon, now 39, is determined not to let his health hold him back. This is despite having a second, and far more severe, stroke which left him with cognitive and communication difficulties which prevent him from living independently, working -
Haywards Heath stroke survivor appointed Chair of Trustees at the Stroke Association
“It is a huge privilege to take on this role – a job that I would never have dreamed of doing before my major stroke,” - Jason Parker
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Stroke survivors in Medway discovered the power of bingo to help reduce loneliness and social isolation which often follows a stroke
"Playing bingo brings people together to have fun, which is why our partnership with Buzz bingo has been so successful.”
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Ditton stroke survivor John struggles to speak but can belt out a song
“He joins in with the others and properly belts out the tunes he knows. I love these sessions - it’s like I am out with pre-stroke Dad,” - John's daughter Jacquie
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Oxfordshire man who couldn’t speak after a stroke found salvation in singing
"I still struggle with my speech, but singing has given me the confidence to keep trying. I find ways to practice every day."
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Chartham woman’s passion for music and singing helps to rebuild her life after a stroke
“Even though half of my body doesn’t work, I am still the same person I was before the stroke."
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Gillingham man’s love of music helped him rebuild his life after a stroke left him unable to speak properly.
Music helped Graham stave off depression after his stroke
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Vital Isle of Wight stroke support service returns to island after new NHS funding
The reinstatement of the service is part of an agreement which ensures stroke survivors across the whole area covered by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight have access to support from the charity.
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Stroke survivors across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to benefit from Stroke Association support thanks to new agreement
This builds on the success of a support service which NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has already been funding in other areas.
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Blood pressure check could save your life, says Oxford stroke survivor
“Had I known I had high blood pressure it would have been treated earlier and I might never have had the stroke."
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Blood pressure check could save your life, says Haslemere stroke survivor
"if you are of African or Caribbean origin you may have a higher risk of stroke than other people in the UK."
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Blood pressure check could save your life, says Bexhill stroke survivor
"It doesn’t matter how old you are, just check your blood pressure."
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Blood pressure check could save your life, says Margate stroke survivor
"People think that ‘nothing’s going to happen to me’ and then bang!”
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Stroke survivor Jo defies fatigue to raise funds for the Stroke Association
A Sussex woman who was off work for almost a year recovering from a stroke is tackling a 25km hike over the North Downs to help other stroke survivors.
Jo Harper, 56, from Ringmer near Lewes, is raising funds for the Stroke Association, a charity that supports people to rebuild their lives after stroke and which helped her as she battled chronic fatigue.
Jo and the three friends – Di Talbot, -
Stroke Association response to Autumn Statement 2023
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