Fiona Bruce MP and the Stroke Association call on Congleton to Step out for Stroke
Fiona Bruce MP has lent her support to the Stroke Association and is calling on Congleton residents to take part in the charity’s Step out for Stroke event.
The fundraising walk takes place at Congleton Park on 20 July at 11am. It follows Action on Stroke Month, when the Stroke Association aims to promote stroke awareness and prevention as well as raise vital funds for the charity.
Fiona said “I am very happy to support this event which is not only raising awareness of a potentially preventable cause of death and disability which affects many people in our country but is also fully inclusive of anyone who wishes to join in, whatever their age or ability. I hope that this event raises the much needed funds and awareness for this worthwhile cause and encourage anyone interested to take part. The starting pistol will be fired by our very own new Town Mayor, Denis Murphy!”
Ruth Peak, Step out for Stroke organiser said: “Step Out for Stroke walks are fully accessible whatever your walking ability, wheelchairs and pushchairs are more than welcome too. People taking part in the walk set their own pace and distance they want to cover. Anyone can take part, and we are really keen to invite stroke survivors and people affected by stroke to join in with their family and friends.
“Being part of a Step Out for Stroke walk is an inspiring experience, but there’s a serious purpose behind it; stroke is the leading cause of complex adult disability in the UK. At the Stroke Association we want to be there for everyone affected by stroke, so please do join us and raise the funds that will help make that possible.”
For more information on Step out for Stroke visit www.stroke.org.uk/stepout. Action on Stroke Month 2014 is supported by Legal & General. To find out more, please visit www.stroke.org.uk/strokemonth
