I'm lucky enough to be running the London Marathon this year in aid of the Stroke Association and in honour of Annette Astley, my late Mum, who passed away aged 61 in March 2018 after a short illness. My Mum, who ran the London Marathon herself in 1985, suffered more than one stroke in her final weeks. As a result, I'm aware how devastating a stroke can be to a person's mind and body. 

I'm aiming to raise a minimum of £2,000 for the Stroke Association, mostly through sponsorship, so I'd be really grateful for your contribution.

Thank you.

Mark

Stroke Association

We are the UK's leading stroke charity, delivering amazing, life-changing support to over 70,000 stroke survivors and their families each year.

Without fundraisers, like you, we could not provide the support and research that we do. Your donations are so important to rebuilding lives after stroke.

Where your money goes:

£80 could allow a a stroke survivor to attend a six week communication computer course

£199 could pay for one hour of Helpline activity 

£310 could pay for the initial training and expenses of a befriending volunteer

£1,685 could pay for a fitness coach to provide stroke specific exercise rehabilitation

£40,000 funds a Lectureship Award for stroke doctor, nurse, therapist or scientist for a year

£450,000 fully funds a Priority Programme Award in haemorrhagic stroke, vascular dementia and stroke, or the psychological and cognitive impact of stroke, which would run over the course of 5 years