Press release - 27 June 2018 10:25

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

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

Contacts

Angela Macleod

Press contact Press Officer National press and Stroke Association research and policy communications angela.macleod@stroke.org.uk 07904 289900

Laura Thomas

Press contact Communications Officer Wales Laura.Thomas@stroke.org.uk 07776508594

Ken Scott

Press contact Press Officer North of England and Midlands ken.scott@stroke.org.uk 0115 778 8429

Daisy Dighton

Press contact Press Officer London and East of England daisy.dighton@stroke.org.uk 02079401358

Martin Oxley

Press contact Press Officer South of England martin.oxley@stroke.org.uk 07776 508 646

Vicki Hall

Press contact PR Manager Fundraising and local services vicki.hall@stroke.org.uk 0161 742 7478

Katie Padfield

Press contact Head of PR & Media This team is not responsible for booking marketing materials or advertising katie.padfield@stroke.org.uk

Out of hours contact

Press contact Media queries press@stroke.org.uk 07812388125

Kate Asselman

Press contact Artist Liaison Lead kate.asselman@stroke.org.uk 07540 518022

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The UK's leading stroke charity helping people to rebuild their lives after stroke

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.