Stroke survivors celebrate life after stroke with 35 foot high aerial assault course
Stroke survivors and carers from across Manchester have taken on a 35 foot high aerial assault course to support the Stroke Association.
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World Stroke Day: Hard-hitting new film urges people to call 999 immediately if they spot signs of stroke
A new public awareness film is being released on 29 October by Public Health England and the Stroke Association to coincide with World Stroke Day
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Ripley St Thomas pupils give a hand on World Stroke Day
Charitable pupils at Ripley St Thomas have been ‘giving a hand’ to the Stroke Association this week, to help raise awareness of stroke.
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Christopher Biggins and Miriam Margolyes lead call to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association
A host of well-known names supporting the Stroke Association’s latest fundraising initiative.
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Norwich stroke survivor teams up with rugby star to call on people to ‘Give a Hand’
Norwich stroke survivor and former rugby captain Mike Jolly has teamed up with international rugby star Michael Lynagh to encourage people to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Mike Jolly, 46, from -
Ashford accountant goes the extra mile for the Stroke Association
Ben Simper from Ashford is set to tackle the Death Valley Cycle in South California on Saturday 7 November 2015 to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Ben, 28, started raising funds for the Stroke Association after his dad had a mini-stroke (also known as a TIA or transient ischaemic attack) on Boxing Day in 2010 and which has inspired him to conquer the gruelling 420km cycling challe -
Stroke survivors’ artwork exhibited in Manchester to celebrate World Stroke Day
To mark World Stroke Day, art work created by stroke survivors from across Greater Manchester will be displayed at Manchester Central Library, from Monday 19 October –Thursday 19 November.
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Stockton-on-Tees stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’
Young stroke survivor Emily Simpson, who had a stroke aged just 10 years old, is challenging people across the North East to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
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Kings Lynn stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’
Kings Lynn resident Paul Fisher, who had two strokes at 55 years old, is challenging people across the East of England to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Paul had two major strokes in 2011 which -
Cobham stroke survivor calls on people to ‘Give a Hand’
Cobham resident Joe Marchant, who had a stroke at only 15 years old, is challenging people across the South East to ‘Give a Hand’ to the Stroke Association.
The charity’s fundraising initiative ‘Give a Hand’ will see people across the UK complete an everyday activity using the hand they wouldn’t normally use from 26 October to 01 November 2015.
Joe, who is now 20 years old, had a stroke in h -
Bedford gives a hand to prevent stroke this World Stroke Day
The Stroke Association will mark World Stroke Day on Monday 26 October by hosting a Know Your Blood Pressure event at Bedford Guildhouse, and help prevent the biggest cause of stroke.
To coincide with World Stroke Day (Thursday 29 October), the Stroke Association will offer free blood pressure checks to visitors at Bedford Guildhouse on Harpur Street from 11:30am to 2pm. They’ll also provide in -
Lowestoft daredevil takes the plunge for the Stroke Association
Amanda Dewbery, 38, from Lowestoft, has completed a skydive from 10,000 feet, raising almost £600 for the Stroke Association.
The mum-of-five was inspired to conquer her fears and take the skies after her seven year old daughter Lily had a stroke in 2012 when she was just 4 years old. The stroke affected movement in Lily’s left hand side of her body. However, after three years of treatment, Lil
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