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ELLE MCWILLIAM is raising money for NETA: North East Trust for Aphasia
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Great North Run 2021 · 12 September 2021 ·

The North East Trust for Aphasia (NETA) supports people with aphasia and their carers. Aphasia means difficulties with communication, often following stroke. The person with aphasia can have problems speaking, understanding, reading and writing. This can have major effects for both the person and their family in terms of social life, work and relationships.

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This year i am going to be running the Great North Run, in support of NETA (North East Trust for Aphasia). This charity provides incredible support for those who experience aphasia following a stroke or brain injury. It is also based in the Aphasia Centre at Newcastle University where i carried out my SLT training.   

Aphasia is a language disorder which can affect speaking or understanding language. This disorder affects 1/3 of those who experience a stroke. Not only does aphasia affect the individual it also has a great impact on friends and family of those suffering. 

Setting myself this challenge was something i vowed to do while living in Newcastle, seeing as COVID let me off the hook by postponing it last year  ... now it's time to go again. I am also dragging my Brother Tommy around all 13 miles with me, so please make this worthwhile for us and NETA, because it isn't going to be easy. 

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£1,220.00
+ £165.25 Gift Aid
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£1,220.00
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