Essex stroke survivor takes a Step Out for Stroke in Hylands Park
A local stroke survivor from Chelmsford is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event in Hylands Park on Saturday 04 June.
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Wakefield stroke survivor hosts Purple Summer Ball for the Stroke Association
A young stroke survivor from Wakefield is raising vital funds for the Stroke Association, and is calling on local residents to come along to her Purple Summer Ball on Friday 16 June.
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East London stroke survivor and blogger set to tackle Thames Bridges Bike Ride
Jools Walker, cycling blogger and presenter from Newham, is gearing up to take part in the Stroke Association’s Thames Bridges Bike Ride on Sunday 01 October, just one year after a mini-stroke.
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Stroke survivors tee off in Chester
The Stroke Association in Chester has teamed up with England Golf to provide golf courses for stroke survivors in the area.
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Stroke survivors return to work with help from the Life After Stroke Centre
The Stroke Association and the Heart of Worcestershire College have teamed up to help stroke survivors return to work, with a ten week course at the charity’s Life After Stroke Centre, Bromsgrove.
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Local Petersfield running club team up to support Make May Purple
A women’s running club in Petersfield is inviting local residents to join them on a 5k run at Petersfield Heath on Saturday 20 May, to help Make May Purple for stroke.
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Bath stroke survivors map out the future for Bath
A team of six stroke survivors and carers in Bath are working with the Stroke Association and Bath: Hacked to create a map of wheelchair accessible places in the city.
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Isle of Man landmarks shine bright to help Make May Purple for Stroke
Isle of Man landmarks shone brightly in purple on Monday 01 May to launch the Stroke Association’s annual awareness month: Make May Purple.
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Redditch stroke survivor set to overcome aphasia with solo trip
Redditch stroke survivor, Steve Fitter, 57, is set to take on a huge personal challenge to help overcome his aphasia, with the support of the Stroke Association.
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Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Scunthorpe
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk at Central Park, Scunthorpe at 11am on Sunday 14 May.
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Local stars urge people of Manchester to Make May Purple
A host of Manchester stars have joined the Stroke Association to call on everyone in Manchester to sign up to Make May Purple in 2017.
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DJ Kev Seed joins survivors to take a Step Out for Stroke in Liverpool
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk in Croxteth Park at 11:30am on Saturday 06 May.
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Derry stroke survivor celebrates recovery with gruelling cycle challenge
A Derry stroke survivor is preparing to take on an 800km cycle challenge through France and Spain to celebrate 5 years since a devastating stroke almost took his life.
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Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Heywood
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk in Queens Park, Heywood at 10:30am on Saturday 20 May.
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Stroke Association comments on the link between stroke and artificial sweeteners
Dr Shamim Quadir, Research Communications Manager at the Stroke Association said: “There is currently conflicting evidence as to whether there is a link between soft drink consumption and stroke.
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Survivors take a Step Out for Stroke in Weston-super-Mare
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk in Clarence Park, Weston-super-Mare at 2pm on Sunday 7 May.
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Stroke Association comments on British Heart Foundation story on Stroke A&E attendances
Juliet Bouverie, Chief Executive at the Stroke Association said: “Stroke is the UK’s fourth biggest killer and the leading cause of disability, robbing people of their speech, mobility and independence in the blink of an eye.
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Bexhill stroke survivor warns people to take a moment and have a blood pressure check
A stroke survivor from Bexhill has joined forces with the Stroke Association to warn people in the South East to get their blood pressure checked.
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Petersfield stroke survivor takes a Step Out for Stroke at Canoe Lake
A local stroke survivor from Petersfield is set to take part in the Stroke Association’s Step Out for Stroke event at Canoe Lake at 11am on Saturday 13 May.
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Cambridge teacher set to take on London Marathon for the Stroke Association
A teacher from Cambridge is preparing to take on the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon for the Stroke Association after her father had a stroke.
Lucy Cochrane-Brown, 32, who works at King’s College School, Cambridge, was inspired to take on the marathon after her father Don had a devastating stroke in 2011.
Lucy said: “From being an active, funny, kind and intelligent man, Daddy’s whole life
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