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​Stroke survivor takes on zip wire for the Stroke Association

​Stroke survivor takes on zip wire for the Stroke Association

A 20-year-old stroke survivor and mother of one, from Bishop Auckland, is preparing to take on the Stroke Association’s Zip the Tyne on Saturday 04 March to raise vital funds for the charity that supported her in her recovery.

​Fundraisers set to face the heat at firewalk

​Fundraisers set to face the heat at firewalk

The Stroke Association is calling out for thrill-seekers to walk barefoot across burning coals at a firewalk, at 6pm on Thursday 09 February at Sainsbury's in Bishop Auckland.

​13 year old stroke survivor wins national courage award

​13 year old stroke survivor wins national courage award

A 13 year-old from Stockton on Tees has won a national Life After Stroke Award. Emily Simpson was presented with the Children and Young People’s Courage Award by Jermaine Jackman and Tallia Storm at a star-studded ceremony at the Rosewood Hotel in London on 25 June 2015.

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.

Stroke Association

240 City Road
EC1V 2PR London
UK