Mum of two, Samantha Barrett, 45, from Bishops Stortford, is supporting the Stroke Association’s East of England Hidden Project, after having a serious stroke just two years ago.
Samantha had her stroke just before Christmas in 2013. Samantha said: “I woke in the middle of the night feeling very dizzy. I staggered to the toilet, holding myself up as I tried to walk. I went back to bed but even
Louise Bonfield, 26, from Waltham Cross, is supporting the Stroke Association’s East of England Hidden Project, after having a devastating stroke at the age of 19, whilst 37 weeks pregnant with her daughter Chloe.
Louise was staying at her parents’ house after suffering from an extremely painful headache. Louise then begun to feel a strange sensation through her arm, and her leg started to move
Jonathan Lovett, 44, from Basildon, is supporting the Stroke Association’s East of England Hidden Project, after having a devastating stroke last year at the age of 43.
Jonathan, a Technical Author, was out cycling with his brother when he suddenly lost his vision.
Jonathan explains: “I’ve always loved cycling and at the time, I was training for a London to Southend cycle with my brother Si
Mum of one, Anna Higgs, 35, from Harlow, is supporting the Stroke Association’s East of England Hidden Project, after having a devastating stroke at the age of 24, one month after giving birth to her son Henry.
Anna was celebrating Christmas with family and friends when she had her stroke. Anna explains: "Christmas day we were all round partying at my dad’s house and all of a sudden I just came
The Stroke Association’s Child Stroke Project is celebrating its second anniversary, providing vital support to child stroke survivors and their families across the UK.
Childhood stroke affects around five out of every 100,000 children a year in the UK. The Child Stroke Project offers information, advice, and support for children, young people and families affected by stroke in childhood.
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Seani Armitage, 23 from Stanley, is calling on local people to take part in The Big Get Together #ForFiona, a creative fundraising event she has organised in memory of her mother.
Jon Barrick, announced today that he will be stepping down as CEO and leaving the Stroke Association on 31st May 2016
An independent expert review of the clot-busting drug alteplase used in the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke has concluded that it is safe and effective for use up to 4.5 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms.
A Corby support group is appealing for volunteers, to enable them to continue to support stroke survivors on their road to recovery.
A devoted dad from Sandy will be taking the plunge from approximately 12,000 feet, to raise money for the Stroke Association after his son had a devastating stroke.
David Watson was just 30 years old, and at home with his partner and 9 year old daughter, when he woke up collapsed by his bed unable to move.
David’s dad Alan Watson (63) said: “David’s stroke came completely out of the blue for
A woman from Chesterfield has discovered a new talent for writing poetry, after surviving a stroke earlier this year.
Over 30 stroke survivors and their family from Reading and surrounding areas came together to Step Out for Stroke on the 12th July 2015.The group signed up to the sponsored walking event in Christchurch Meadows to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
The ninth report from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) reveals today that 11 stroke services scored an overall ‘A’-grade for the quality of care they provide for patients.
Samantha Mitchell from Camborne in Cornwall has signed up to the Bournemouth half marathon in October in memory of her Dad who passed away five years ago after a stroke. Samantha who turns 50 this year wanted to do something to celebrate her birthday and raise money for the Stroke Association.
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.
A Whickham stroke survivor has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her courage and determination.
Two year old stroke survivor, Emma Rose Willis, from Washington has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association.
Local whippet, Kevin from Great Whittington, has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of his fundraising efforts to help conquer stroke.
A Northumberland stroke survivor and his wife have each received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association.
A Gateshead stroke survivor has received a Highly Commended Life After Stroke Award from the Stroke Association, in recognition of her creativity after stroke.
