Suffolk school children get their crafting caps on for the Stroke Association
More than 170 school children at Woolpit Community Primary School, in Bury St Edmunds have taken part in a fundraising project, raising over £447 for the Stroke Association.
School children at the primary school made their very own collection boxes to share with their family and friends, to raise vital funds for th
A Fobbing
stroke survivor has been awarded a Highly Commended Life After Stroke
certificate from the Stroke Association.
John Mealand,
68, had a major stroke in 1998 which left him with left side paralysis, and in
a wheelchair. John was forced to leave his job as an electronics engineer, and
was cared for by his wife as he worked on his rehabilitation.
After a lot of
dedication and de
A fundraiser
from Suffolk has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the
Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
Mother
of two, Tracy Hanratta, 48, a receptionist from Bury St Edmunds received her
award on Friday 7 November. Tracy’s grandfather had a devastating stroke in October
2012, and sadly passed away. This is when Tracy took it upon her
After Lily Dewbery had a devastating stroke aged just 4
years old, the Dewbery family from Suffolk
is proving there is definitely life after stroke. Two years on, Lily along with
her older brother Max (8), will run a small race, whilst their mum Amanda
tackles the Lowestoft Scores Race, on Sunday 14 September in aid of the Stroke
Association.
In May 2012 Lily had three mini-strokes (also k