After suffering a devastating stroke aged just 36, Tracey Groom from Watford
is proving there is definitely life after stroke, by cycling more than 300
miles from London to Paris in aid of the Stroke Association.
Tracey had a mini-stroke (also known as a TIA or transient ischaemic
attack) in November 2003. She had experienced a severe headache for around a
week when she woke with numbness i
Dr Dale Webb, Director of Research and Information at the Stroke Association, comments
Andrea Cail, Director Scotland of the Stroke Association said: “Stroke is a major health problem in Scotland and it has now been a clinical priority for the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland for over 15 years. During that time there have been significant improvements in the quality of stroke care which have contributed to a reduction in the number of deaths from stroke. However, stroke is sti
Tom Williams lost his father to a stroke in 1999 when he was just seven years old. Now he’s 22 Tom is determined to complete an incredible fundraising challenge for the Stroke Association, that will see him cycle from Calais to Rome in 14 days.
With 10 weeks to go until the group departs, the Stroke
Association would like to invite last minute sign-ups ahead of the cut-off date
for registrations (Friday 18 July). With a great 10-week training guide
available, it’s not too late to get fit and ready for this brilliant challenge
- all regular and social cyclists are encouraged to take part.
Taking place from Tuesday 23 September and
Researchers at Kings College London have identified a gene that may put people at greater risk of strokes and heart attacks.
The study's findings suggest that the gene fault may encourage the formation of blood clots - the ultimate cause of most heart attacks and strokes.
Developing a genetic test could help identify people at highest risk, allowing doctors to suggest more potent medication
Briony Buckney,
7, from Peckham, South London, has completed a 100km charity cycle ride from
London to Brighton. Accompanied by her dad Pete, Briony set off on the four day
journey on 28 May to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association in honour of
her grandfather Tom Buckney.
Briony’s
grandfather had a series of strokes, resulting in vision problems and aphasia. Tom’s
aphasia meant th
A new project is aiming to get robots to help stroke patients regain their movement
A 12 year old stroke survivor from Stockton-on-Tees has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
A young Peterlee stroke survivor and her fiancé have each been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association.
Inspirational young stroke survivor John Lee Lydon, 32, from Washington, has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke certificate from the Stroke Association.
The Stroke Association and Gorkana Group have won a top global award for a hard-hitting health awareness campaign to highlight the emotional impact of stroke.
