Stroke Association - Scotland

We love hearing about all the different things our wonderful supporters get up to in order to raise money and awareness. Kerry Heathcote is walking to as many of the Oor Wullie statues in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas as she can. She's already seen 57 of the 60 and plans to see the final three tomorrow. Thanks for your support Kerry!

“This is my Dad.”
“He had a stroke and couldn’t walk as a result.
Symptoms were recognised, he was diagnosed quickly and treated.
... Within 24 hours he could walk.”
Being treated in the right place at the right time results in better outcomes.
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The Renfrewshire Stroke and Carers Welcome Cafe is a monthly meeting for stroke survivors and their carers, delivered in partnership with Renfrewshire Carers Centre. Come along and meet other stroke survivors, families and carers on the second Monday of every month from 1pm to 3pm at the Renfrewshire Carers Centre. For more information e-mail maureen.hunter@stroke.org.uk

There's just two months to go until our Step Out for Stroke in Aberdeen on 1st September! Join us for a walk around the beautiful Duthie Park. This event is open to all ages and abilities and is guaranteed to be a great morning. Sign up at https://www.stroke.org.uk/…/s…/step-o ut-stroke-aberdeen-2019

It's only 3 months to go until the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run! If you'd like to join Team Stroke for either the half marathon or the 10k then please go to https://www.stroke.org.uk/…/sportin…/ great-scottish-run-2019 or e-mail scotlandfundraising@stroke.org.uk

Do you like running and have a dog? We have five free entries into the Dog Jog which take place in Glasgow on 27th July and in Edinburgh on 28th July. For more information please private message us before 4th July (anyone who does secure a place would be expected to fundraise for Stroke Association.)

Last week we published our Lived Experience of Stroke report.
We know that the hidden effects of stroke can turn people’s lives upside down. We are dedicated to helping stroke survivors and their families lead the best life possible.
Thank you to SameYou for your support.
... https://strk.org.uk/2KYrAgq
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A big thank you to Stirling and District Classic Car Club for selecting us as one of the three charities to benefit from their show last month. We were delighted to receive £3000 from them last week!

4 out of 5 stroke survivors say the people around them don't understand the impact of stroke.
Find out more about our #RebuildingLives campaign and how you can get involved here: https://strk.org.uk/2UpyI6c

Nearly half of UK adults admit not knowing how to support someone who has had a stroke.
We're here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke.
Find out more about our Rebuilding Lives campaign here: https://strk.org.uk/2UpyI6c

1 in 4 of us don't know that a stroke happens in the brain.
We want to change the way people think about stroke.
Find out more about our #RebuildingLives campaign and how you can get involved here: https://strk.org.uk/2UpyI6c

Entry is open for our Step Out for Stroke in Aberdeen on 1st September. Join us for a walk around the beautiful Duthie Park and help us to rebuild lives after stroke. You can enter at https://www.stroke.org.uk/…/s…/step-o ut-stroke-aberdeen-2019

Happy #FathersDay 💜
This Father's Day, why not give in honour of your Dad and help rebuild more lives after stroke.
Donate today at: https://strk.org.uk/2ZiBey6

We are delighted to have been chosen as a partner charity for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association - AMYA Scotland Region. 5k Scottish Run 2019! The run takes place on Sunday 30th of June at 11.20am at Kelvingrove Park.
Entries are open now for only £5 👉 https://bit.ly/2wPnZZL

We're looking for a RESOLUTION RUN LEAD VOLUNTEER!
We're looking for a volunteer who will play a crucial and highly rewarding part in the preparation of our biggest fundraising events of the year - Resolution Run.
Working closely with the event manager, you will get stuck into supporting the work needed to put on your local Res Run in Spring 2020. Even better you can choose the hours you work to fit this role around any commitments you already have!
... We have three Resolution Runs in Scotland - Edinburgh, Dundee & Glasgow and we would love to have a lead volunteer at them all.
If you are interested, please message us or e-mail scotlandfundraising@stroke.org.uk
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This Carers Week we'd like to give a shout out to all the incredible people across Scotland who care for stroke survivors. You are all amazing - thank you for your love, support and dedication 💜

June is Aphasia Awareness Month. Aphasia is a communication difficulty that affects around one third of stroke survivors. It can lead to problems with speaking, reading and writing. For more information about aphasia, please go to https://www.stroke.org.uk/what-is-aphasia /aphasia-awareness

As Volunteers Week comes to an end, we just want to say a massive big thank you to all the volunteers of the Stroke Association. Your support is tremendous and appreciated by everyone you come into contact with! Volunteer Stacey Miller who started with the fundraising team and now volunteers with the Renfrewshire Stroke Café said all the members are very supportive of each other and it is an honour to volunteer in this setting.