Bristol man to run 500km honouring dad's long stroke recovery journey
"After Dad's stroke, we saw how long the road back can be."
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Bolton stroke survivor supports charity campaign to say “Survival is not enough!”
A stroke survivor from Bolton is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Following his stroke, Nasser Hussain, 58, is now raising awareness of stroke as part of the Stroke Association’s ‘Survival Is Not Enough’ campaign.
For Nasser life before hi -
Brixton Stroke Survivor Supports Charity to Highlight 'Survival is Not Enough'
A stroke survivor from Brixton, London, is sharing his story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
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North Wales stroke survivor supports charity to highlight 'survival is not enough'
A stroke survivor who lives in Carmel near Holywell in North Wales, is sharing their story ahead of World Stroke Day, as part of a national campaign to spotlight the fragility of the brain and the life-changing impact a stroke can have on people of all ages.
Paul Marwing was 55 when he had a stroke in December 2021. At first, he thought the headache, nausea and overwhelming tiredness he was exp -
Swindon girl inspired to take on charity challenge for the Stroke Association after her grandma has a stroke
"She watched her grandma go through things that no nine-year-old should have to see someone they love experience"
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Alton man’s London Marathon challenge in memory of his dad will raise funds for the Stroke Association
“I wanted to turn losing my dad into some kind of positive."
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Reading man takes on 10K run for Stroke Association in memory of two “amazing” friends
"Every time I’m running and think I’m going to stop, I think of those two and it spurs me on. They’ll be laughing up in Heaven, thinking normally he can’t even run for a bus!"
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Three-year-old Henry’s mini strokes inspire his mum’s book to help other families
"I stayed strong for Henry and wanted something positive to come out of it to increase awareness and to also help children understand it if it happens to them.”
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Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career
“The best thing is when I come off stage and other people who have had a stroke come up and talk to me."
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Enterprising Plymouth sailor sets South Atlantic challenge for Stroke Association
“The 69Km challenge is expected to be one of the toughest tests I have ever done"
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Stroke volunteers praised by Deputy Mayor
To coincide with ‘Volunteer Week’ which runs from 1-7 June 2014, Antrim’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor Brian Graham, has supported the Stroke Association in recognising the support and commitment received from its volunteers at a special celebration event in Antrim.
The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely dedicated to combating stroke in people of all ages. Its services dir -
Team of four claim new motoring world record for the UK
Team 18in24 have driven to 18 countries in 23 hours and 32 minutes, beating the previous record of 17 countries in 28 hours. They have so far raised more than £10,000 for charities including the Stroke Association, with more donations still coming in.
