Press release -
Sisters brave 10K to raise funds for cause close to their heart
Leighona and Julia Quinn from Clydebank are taking on their first 10K this Sunday to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
The two sisters are taking on The Great Scottish Run, which returns to Glasgow following the pandemic.
Leighona aged 27 said:
“Mum had a stroke ten years ago at the age of 44 and it was devastating. She lost the ability to walk and to talk, and as a result lost her independence overnight. Whilst she has made some recovery, it is hard to have a conversation with her and she still needs 24-hour care. She’s a strong woman and has faced her challenges head on, but she does get down sometimes.
“Julia and I decided we wanted to raise funds for charity, so it was a no brainer for us to choose the Stroke Association. We’re aware that the charity works to raise awareness of the condition, and help people rebuild their lives after stroke. I didn’t know what a stroke was until it happened to Mum, and now I think it’s important for everyone to be aware of.
“We chose The Great Scottish Run 10K as it’s close to home and people will be able to come and see us – including Mum!
Andrea Watt, Relationship Fundraiser for the Stroke Association in Scotland said:
“Stroke is a leading cause of disability, and there are over 128,000 people living with the effects of stroke in Scotland. We support people affected by stroke in Scotland, we fund research to look into new and better ways of treating the condition, and we continue in our awareness raising efforts to make stroke the priority it needs to be.
It’s great to see both Leighona and Julia doing so well in their fundraising efforts. We are wishing you all the very best this Sunday, and will be cheering you along the way – thank you!”
Both Leighona and Julia have been training for the run, and despite it being their first 10K, are hopeful they’ll cross the line.
Leighona said:
“I can’t think of a better challenge. To prove to myself that I can run a 10K, and to support a charity which helps people like my Mum.”
Topics
- Stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK and it changes lives in an instant.
- The Stroke Association is a charity working across the UK to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe that everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. From local support services and groups, to online information and support, anyone affected by stroke can visit stroke.org.uk or call our dedicated Stroke Helpline on 0303 3033 100 to find out about support available locally.
- Our specialist support, research and campaigning are only possible with the courage and determination of the stroke community and the generosity of our supporters. With more donations and support, we can help rebuild even more lives.
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