Inspiring Marathon runners raise thousands for stroke charity.

FIFTY NINE RUNNERS completed the Flora London Marathon on Sunday, 13 April, to raise money for The Stroke Association. The country’s leading stroke charity expects to receive over £54,000 from sponsorship money raised by the participants, which will help the Association with its research into stroke, and its support for those affected by stroke.

Angela Pavey, National Events Manager for The Stroke Association says: “I would like to thank all of our Flora London Marathon runners for their tremendous support and dedication. All of our participants have been affected by stroke in some way, whether they have suffered a stroke themselves or have cared for friends and relatives who have had strokes. They are an inspiration to us all.”

The country’s leading stroke charity is now looking for female runners and walkers to take part in the Flora Light Challenge for Women which is being held later this year in Hyde Park on Sunday, 14 September. This five kilometre fun run, which last year attracted over 25,000 participants, is open to women of all ages.

Anyone interested in taking up the Flora Light Challenge for Women should telephone The National Events Manager on 020 7566 0311 or email nationalevents@stroke.org.uk
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For further press information please contact The Stroke Association Media Office on 020 7566 0328.

Notes to editor

· A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted.
· Stroke is one of the biggest killers and the single largest cause of severe adult disability in the UK.
· Around 130,000 people in the UK suffer a first stroke each year - about 13,000 are under the age of 55 and 1,000 are under the age of 30. One person every five minutes will suffer a first stroke.
· The Stroke Association is the only national charity solely concerned with stroke across all age groups. It funds research into prevention, treatment, better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services. These include visiting services, dysphasia support, family support, an information service, welfare grants, publications and leaflets.

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