My dear friend and Brother, David Simister, suffered a stroke earlier this year.  

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That's because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. 

The Stroke Association are there to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. They believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke.  And it's a team effort to get there.  

Their specialist support, research and campaigning are only possible with the courage and determination of the stroke community and the generosity of amazing people like you.

Did you know that:

£17 could pay to run the My Stroke Guide helpline for an hour, helping anyone whose life has been affected by any type of stroke get the expert advice they need

£29 could pay for someone to receive emotional support from our Stroke Helpline

£50 could held fund research to find new ways to help stroke survivors with communication difficulties.

If you are able to donate, please do so. You can also help by sharing this message with your friends and family and spreading the word about the important work of the Stroke Association.

Thank you in advance for your support. I am grateful for any contribution you can make to help me reach my fundraising goal and make a difference for those affected by strokes.