Houghton-le-Spring family raises £2,000 for the Stroke Association
A Houghton-le-Spring man has joined forces with his family to raise more than £2,000 for the Stroke Association, after his wife had a life-changing stroke.
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South Tyneside Life After Stroke Group celebrates re-launch in Make May Purple
A support group for stroke survivors in South Shields is relaunching with a new and improved venue and calling out for volunteers, in its mission to help people in the area come to terms with a life after stroke.
Washington Life After Stroke Group calls out for new members and local volunteers
A Washington stroke group is calling out for new members and volunteers to join them and help local stroke survivors on the road to recovery.
Stroke Association and SMILE Through Sport team up for stroke survivors
The Stroke Association in South Tyneside has teamed up with SMILE Through Sport, to help local stroke survivors get more active.
10 Sunderland runners team up to support Managing Director
A group of 10 runners from Sunderland-based firm, Identity Consult, are taking on the Stroke Association’s Resolution Run on Sunday 26 February in Newcastle after the company’s Managing Director had a stroke.
Tynemouth couple join Team Stroke at Paris Marathon
A young couple from Tynemouth are getting set to pound the streets of Paris to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
Washington stroke survivor and husband receive regional recognition
A Washington stroke survivor and her husband have each received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association.
Teenage stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A teenage stroke survivor from South Shields has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage throughout his recovery.
Gateshead stroke survivor adds her voice to Lost for Words campaign
Gateshead stroke survivor Denise Groom, 58, is one of the hundreds of people living with communication difficulties after a stroke.
Medicals take on Gosforth in memory of former club president to mark World Stroke Day
This World Stroke Day, Medicals RFC will take on Gosforth RFC on Saturday 29 October, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association in memory of Danie Serfontein, the clubs’ former president.
South Shields stroke survivor encourages budding bakers to Give a Hand and Bake
Stroke survivor and star baker from South Shields, Jennifer Tufts, is encouraging people across the North East to Give a Hand and Bake for the Stroke Association.
Gateshead stroke survivor finds her voice
Gateshead resident Denise Groome, 57, is on the road to recovery after a stroke left her with limited communication and unable to write and spell.
Sea Cadets of HMS Kelly Make May Purple to support the Stroke Association
The Sea Cadets of HMS Kelly are backing the Stroke Association’s annual awareness-raising month, Make May Purple, and posed wearing purple armbands to show their support.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge lights up purple to celebrate Make May Purple
Gateshead Millennium Bridge shone brightly in purple on Sunday 01 May to launch the Stroke Association’s annual awareness month, Make May Purple.
Thrill-seekers dared to take part in Stroke Association Nightfall Zip Slide
The Stroke Association is calling on thrill-seekers to take part in the charity’s first ever Nightfall Zip Slide, from the roof of the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts.
Sunderland stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A stroke survivor from Sunderland has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his courage and support for other stroke survivors.
Whickham stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A Whickham stroke survivor has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
Washington two year old stroke survivor receives regional recognition
Two year old stroke survivor, Emma Rose Willis, from Washington has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association.
Gateshead stroke survivor receives regional recognition
A Gateshead stroke survivor has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her creativity after stroke.
Sunderland beauty queen helps to conquer stroke
Sunderland beauty queen, Anya Gould, has chosen to support the Stroke Association ahead of competing in two international competitions, after her stepfather had a stroke.
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