I am thrilled to have a place to run in the London Marathon this October and am running in aid of the Stroke Association. In 2020 my auntie had a haemorrhagic stroke out of the blue and became the third member of our family to suffer from a stroke, two of which were below the age of 50. Seeing the impact a stroke can have and witnessing the importance of long term care and support means I am delighted to be running for such an important cause this year to both provide funding and raise awareness.

The Stroke Association are the only organisation dedicated to funding research into ongoing rehabilitation that could help stroke survivors live fuller, happier lives. Whilst patients are often able to make full recoveries from a range of modern illnesses including cancer, stroke patients often have to adapt how they live for the rest of their lives. This makes long term care crucial and the Stroke Association provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Rebuilding lives after a stroke is a team effort. It takes the determination of stroke survivors and carers, the generosity of supporters and the dedication of the healthcare and research communities to get there.   

Having seen first-hand the devastating impact of strokes and the aftermath, I am proud to be running for the Stroke Association and follow in the footsteps of my sisters who ran for the same cause in the Great North Run. Any donations would be massively appreciated, and l can’t wait for the big day with the rest of the Stroke Association team!


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