Press release -
Norfolk runners raise over £5,000 for the Stroke Association
Around 172 people from Norfolk ran on Sunday 24 June, raising more than £5,000 for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Beat the Tide run.
A sea of purple fundraisers took to Hunstanton Beach to complete the 10K course. George Burroughs, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association said: “Every five minutes across the UK, someone’s life is turned upside down by stroke. By taking part in Beat the Tide, each runner has helped us continue to support stroke survivors and their families as they rebuild their lives.
“We’re extremely grateful to everyone who took part, especially local business McCarthy and Stone, who donated £500 to the Stroke Association’s local support groups across Norfolk. It was a fantastic turn out and a great day for everyone involved.”
At least half of strokes could be prevented if people made simple lifestyle changes, such as keeping blood pressure under control and exercising more.
Cheryl Bissett, Regional Sales and Marketing Director at McCarthy and Stone East Midlands, said: “The Stroke Association does such a superb job in fundraising around Norfolk and we were thrilled to be able to support their beach fun run, Beat the Tide. We had a fantastic day supporting and cheering on all of the participants who took part in the 10k run, from young to old, the day was a fantastic family day out in support of a great cause.”
To find out more about stroke, please visit www.stroke.org.uk