Charity hosts Big Purple Night Out for stroke
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 for the charity.
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Stroke surviving artist wins national award
Artist and stroke survivor Lil Sullivan (58) has won a national Life After Stroke Award for her services to creative arts. She was presented her award at an awards ceremony hosted by the Stroke Association at the Rosewood hotel on 25 June 2015.
Lil, who is originally from County Kerry, Ireland but has spent the last 20 years living and working in south London, suffered a life-threatening subar -
Stroke Association volunteer triumphs over tragedy to scoop major national award
Rik Thornton, 41, from Kings Lynn, Norfolk, has won a national Life After Stroke Volunteer Award for his dedication to transforming the lives of people affected by stroke. Rik was presented with his award for volunteering at a star studded ceremony hosted by the Stroke Association in London on Thursday 25 June 2015.
In 2011, Rik’s wife Victoria had a devastating stroke at the age of 38. It was -
Local teacher helps to conquer stroke with gruelling climbing challenge
A teacher from Ashton-Under-Lyne successfully scaled Alphin Pike in Saddleworth non-stop for 24 hours on Friday 19 June, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
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James runs marathon for his Mum
A former England 800m runner has taken up the marathon challenge to raise funds for the Stroke Association after his mum Lynne had a stroke recently which has temporarily put her own marathon running experience on hold. James Mayo, who formerly lived in Andover, completed the Providence Marathon in Rhode Island in the US in just 3hrs 41mins.
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Stroke Association calls for volunteers to help support service in Kirklees
The Stroke Association is calling on volunteers across Kirklees to help support their Communication Support Service, and make a real difference to people in the area who have been affected by stroke.
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Stroke Association calls for volunteers to help support service in Lincoln
The Stroke Association is calling on volunteers in Lincoln to help support their Family and Carer Support Service, and make a real difference to people in the area who have been affected by stroke.
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30 years of supporting Stroke Survivors in Andover
A stroke club in Andover is celebrating 30 years of supporting stroke survivors and their families in the town.24 Members of the group celebrated the birthday with the new Mayor Iris Anderson and her consort John Cockaday in Kimbridge Restaurant during Action on Stroke Month on the 21st May 2015.
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A review of the drug Alteplase - the Stroke Association comments
The chief medical officer for England has called for an independent review of the safety and efficacy of medicines.
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Chocolate and stroke risk - the Stroke Association comments
Recent news reports suggest that eating chocolate could reduce your stroke risk
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A World of Singing for Stroke
A special evening of music has been organised to raise funds for the Stroke Association. Over 150 performers from the City of Bristol choir, Bristol Youth choir and the Royal Mail choir will be singing in a special concert on the 25th June 2015 at St Georges in Bristol.
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Unique art work by St Helens stroke survivors exhibited at The World of Glass
An inspirational piece of art created by stroke survivors from St Helens will be displayed at The World of Glass on Chalon Way East, from Thursday 11 June to 25 June.
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