Bristol resident takes on the Cheltenham Half Marathon in memory of his brother

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Bristol resident takes on the Cheltenham Half Marathon in memory of his brother

Darren Wilshire, 35, from Bristol is taking on the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday 01 October, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.

Darren was inspired to take on the half marathon after his brother Steve had a stroke last year and sadly passed away.

Darren said: “Nothing could have prepared us for the sudden shock of a Steve’s stroke.

“Steve was the best brother I could had asked for. We all miss terribly. I now know just how devastating stroke can be, and how little people know about the condition. It’s my mission to now raise more awareness and celebrate my brother’s life.

“Steve was taken far too early, but he’ll never be forgotten. Taking on this half marathon and supporting the Stroke Association is something I wanted to do in his memory.

“I’ve been training up to three times a week, and going to the gym too. It’s tough at the moment, but knowing Steve is watching down on me is what’s getting me through it. He’ll be with me every step of the way.”

To sponsor Darren, please visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DarrenWilshire

Topics

  • A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke. 
  • Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk

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    The Stroke Association. We believe in life after stroke. That’s why we campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best possible recovery. It’s why we fund research to develop new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. The Stroke Association is a charity. We rely on your support to change lives and prevent stroke. Together we can conquer stroke.

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