35km in 2 days - are you up for the challenge? Limited places available.

The Stroke Association is excited to announce that there are still a few places left on its first ever UK challenge event in the glorious Brecon Beacons National Park on the 28-30 July 2006.

The 35km trek over 2 days, offers breathtaking scenery and the chance to trek across open moorland and scale 500m peaks, before conquering the Beacons themselves.

Beverley Silke, Head of Events at The Stroke Association comments: "This is a tough challenge but a fantastic opportunity to see the welsh countryside at its best. The views are spectacular and it is a great chance for like-minded people to get together and raise vital funds for The Stroke Association. As the trek is over a weekend, people don't need to worry about taking too much time out of their schedules - it's the perfect weekend break."

All food, accommodation and camping equipment are included in the trip apart from a sleeping mat and a sleeping bag. The only thing that each participant must pledge to do is to raise a minimum of £525.00 for The Stroke Association and a pay a small £75.00 registration fee. So don't delay and get sponsored today! The closing date is June 23rd.

For further information or to register, please call the National Events Hotline on 020 7566 0311 or email nationalevents@stroke.org.uk

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For any media enquiries please contact the Media Team at The Stroke Association on 020 7566 1500 or press@stroke.org.uk

Notes to editor

1. Each year an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. Of all people who suffer from a stroke, about a third are likely to die within the first 10 days, about a third are likely to make a recovery within one month and about a third are likely to be left disabled and needing rehabilitation. Stroke has a greater disability impact than any other medical condition. A quarter of a million people are living with long-term disability as a result of stroke in the UK.

2. The Stroke Association is the only national charity solely concerned with combatting stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its community services. These include dysphasia support, family support, information services, welfare grants, publications and leaflets. We also campaign, educate and inform to increase knowledge of stroke at all levels of society and we act as a voice for everyone affected by stroke.

3. A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. Most strokes occur when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain. Some strokes are caused by bleeding in or around the brain from a burst blood vessel. When the blood supply is disrupted, parts of the brain become damaged or destroyed. Some strokes are fatal whist others can cause permanent or temporary paralysis to one side of the body and loss of the ability to speak, read or write. Recovery may be slow and can vary from person to person.

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