Dr Finn Farquharson, a stroke survivor from Prestbury, is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal after the charity helped him to rebuild his independence.
Finn had a stroke in July 2017, aged 43, whilst at work at the Manchester Royal Infirmary. The stroke was caused by a carotid artery tear during a workout at the gym that morning, causing a clot to for
Hannah McGrath, a 27 year old stroke survivor from Urmston, is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘I am more than my stroke’ Christmas appeal.
The Pennine Stroke Support Group hosted an event Rochdale Leisure Centre on Saturday 20 October, to support the Stroke Association’s latest fundraising initiative: Give a Hand and Bake.
The Pennine Stroke Support Group is holding an event Rochdale Leisure Centre on Saturday 20 October, to support the Stroke Association’s latest fundraising initiative: Give a Hand and Bake.
Leeds stroke survivor, Julie Pearson, is calling on local residents to get baking this October to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association.
The Stroke Association has launched its new Moving Forward After Stroke programme in Oldham, to help local stroke survivors get more active.
A Rochdale stroke survivor who was left paralysed this year has walked his daughter down the aisle, after being supported by the Stroke Association.
Blackpool musician, Colin Appleby is inviting local residents to Coast Town Events Ska concert on Saturday 15 September at the Blackpool Winter Gardens, to raise funds for the Stroke Association.
On Saturday 07 July, Chris Ellett, Transformation Director at Well Pharmacy, took part in the Media City UK Swim Challenge at Salford Quays. After months of hard training, he completed the gruelling 15km open water swimming marathon.
Nick Tomlinson, a 47 year old father-of-three from Wilmslow, will take on the Prudential RideLondon 100-mile challenge on Sunday 29 July, to mark how far he has come since surviving a stroke in 2016.
Phil Woodford, a 47 year old stroke survivor from Catterall, Lancashire, will take on Scafell Pike on Sunday 3 June, alongside staff from the Stroke Association in North Lancashire and South Cumbria, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary Stroke Therapy team, volunteers and family members.
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke fundraising walk in Taylor Park at 11am on Thursday 21 June to support stroke survivors and their families.
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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