Derby runners race to fundraising success for the Stroke Association
Around 280 people from across Derby ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 26 February, raising £11,500 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run.
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Belper stroke survivor tackles Resolution Run after dramatic weight loss
A stroke survivor from Belper is marking a milestone in her recovery and weight loss journey, by taking on the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run on Sunday 26 February at Markeaton Park, Derby.
Derby stroke survivor adds his voice to Lost for Words campaign
Findern stroke survivor Robert Albutt, 54, is one of the hundreds of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.
Belper stroke survivor encourages budding bakers to Give a Hand and Bake
Stroke survivor and star baker from Belper, Sharon Smedley, is encouraging people across the East Midlands to Give a Hand and Bake for the Stroke Association.
Buxton fundraiser prepares for new 4,750 mile challenge
After running the entire length of Britain barefoot in 2015, Buxton fundraiser Aleks Kashefi, 37, is preparing to take on his most gruelling challenge yet.
Local stroke survivor celebrates recovery with gruelling cycling challenge
A Derbyshire stroke survivor is preparing to take on a 140 mile cycling challenge, and is calling out to others affected by stroke to join on him on the ride.
Stroke Association launches new project to improve mental wellbeing in North Derbyshire
The Stroke Association is inviting people affected by stroke in North Derbyshire to attend a series of new Mindfulness sessions, to help improve their mental wellbeing.
New service launched for Southern Derbyshire stroke survivors
The Stroke Association is launching a new service this week to support stroke survivors and their families living across Southern Derbyshire and Erewash.
Stroke survivor discovers new talent for poetry after stroke
A woman from Chesterfield has discovered a new talent for writing poetry, after surviving a stroke earlier this year.
Derbyshire stroke survivor makes remarkable recovery and scoops major award
A father from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, has scooped a national Life After Stroke Award (LASA) for his remarkable bravery, following a life-changing stroke. Mark Ellis, 27, was presented with award by Martin Lewis and Tamsin Greig at a star-studded ceremony, hosted by the Stroke Association in London, on Thursday 25 June 2015.
Buxton fundraiser to run the length of Britain barefoot for charity
Aleks Kashefi, 37, from Buxton, is preparing to take on the most gruelling challenge of his life – running the entire length of Britain barefoot.
Art exhibition comes to Belper to celebrate Action on Stroke Month
Artwork created by stroke survivors will be the focus of a new travelling art exhibition displayed at Belper Library from Friday 24 April – Thursday 7th May, to celebrate the launch of Action on Stroke Month this May.
South Derbyshire service celebrates 15 years of helping stroke survivors find their voice
A service that provides communications support to stroke survivors across South Derbyshire is celebrating its fifteenth Birthday during Action on Stroke Month.