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Survivors take a Step out
for Stroke in Southport
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THE Stroke Association is hosting a:-
'Step Out For Stroke Walk' at The Dunes Leisure Centre, Southport on Wednesday, 1
June 2016. This family fundraising event is open to everyone, regardless of age or
ability, and organisers are asking people to register now to take part alongside
stroke survivors and their families.
Step out for Stroke is an event for everyone affected by stroke, and can be as
long or as short as participants can manage. For stroke survivors, this
challenge often marks their 1st steps since their stroke.
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Louise Lawless, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at the Stroke
Association, said:- "We're looking forward to seeing some truly
inspirational people who will be taking their 1st steps since their stroke,
and others who have challenged themselves to achieve new goals on the day.
Step out for Stroke is a fun walk for everyone, no matter what your age or
fitness level, it's the perfect event to take part in alongside friends and
family. It's a chance to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association, so every
step makes a difference, and we want Step out for Stroke 2016 to be our biggest
year yet.
In 2015, we were thrilled to hold 50 Step out for Stroke events across the UK
which raised more than £150,000. Join us this year to help even more stroke
survivors take their 1st steps on the road to recovery so together, we can
conquer stroke."
Susan Fitton, event organiser says:- "Stroke happens in an instant, but
its effects can last a lifetime. Far too many people don't understand the
condition or think it will ever happen to them. We believe everyone affected by
stroke should get the support they need to make the best possible recovery.
We're inviting the whole community to come to this fun day out and help us make
it an event to remember."
There are more than14,600 strokes each year in the North West and over 157,370
people living with the effects of stroke.
To sign up and find out more about Step out for Stroke visit:-
Stroke.Org.UK/StepOut.
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