Mar 22, 2017 07:51 GMT runners race to fundraising success for the Stroke Association

Around 170 people from across Jersey ran, jogged and walked on Sunday 19 March, raising more than £6339 (so far) for the Stroke Association at the charity’s Resolution Run. A sea of purple fundraisers took to Les Landes Racecourse to complete a 5k, or 10k course, all while helping to conquer stroke. The event was one of 31 runs held by the Stroke Association across the UK, providing people with the perfect motivation to get fit after Christmas.

Tracy O’Regan, Fundraising and Operations Manager at the Stroke Association in Jersey, said: “With around 1.2 million people across the UK living with the devastating impact of stroke, it is vital that we have people like our Resolution Runners to raise funds and help us conquer stroke.

“We’re extremely grateful to everyone who took part – it was a fantastic turn out and a great day for everyone involved. The money raised will fund vital research and support for stroke survivors, as well as help to prevent people from having a stroke.” At least half of strokes could be prevented if people made simple lifestyle changes, such as keeping blood pressure under control and exercising more.

The Stroke Association is the UK’s leading stroke charity which campaigns to improve stroke care; supports people to make the best recovery they can; and funds ground-breaking research to change the lives of people affected by stroke. For more information about stroke, ring the Helpline on 0303 30 33 100 or visit www.stroke.org.uk.

• A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.

• Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk

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