Hi! Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Naomi and I are taking part in the Abseil down Battersea Power Station, taking place on the 03 November 2012 for "The Stroke Association" and we would very much appreciate any donations, big or small.

Some info on the charity...

An estimated 150,000 people have a stroke in the UK each year.  Stroke accounts for around 53,000 deaths each year in the UK.  Stroke is the third most common cause of death in England and Wales, after heart disease and cancer.  Stroke accounts for 9% of all deaths in men and 13% of deaths in women in the UK.  Stroke has a greater disability impact than any other chronic disease.  Over 300,000 people are living with moderate to severe disabilities as a result of stroke.  Three times more women die from stroke than breast cancer.  10,000 people under the age of 30 will have a stroke each year.  For every £1 spent on cancer research in the UK around 6p is spent on stroke research.

£5 helps provide 15 people with crucial stroke leaflets such as 'Communication Problems After Stroke'. £10 can purchase specially designed large-handled cutlery for use by people after stroke.  £20 keeps the National Stroke Helpline open for one hour for advice to a single caller coping with a stroke.  £50 could contribute to the cost of basic lab equipment to support researchers in their vital work to better understand the causes and treatment of stroke. £100 could provide a day-long course for a member of staff from health or social care by the Education, Training, Information and Support Organisers.  £150 could provide a 'Life After Stroke' grant for a person affected by stroke. £250 provides audio versions of information leaflets for people with communications difficulties.

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So please dig deep!