Sign up for ‘Stride for Stroke’ and walk one step for every stroke survivor

The Stroke Association in Scotland is encouraging everyone to get involved in its ‘Stride for Stroke’ challenge, to walk 10,000 steps a day for 120 days.
By Kevin McRoberts
Published 29th Jan 2021, 06:10 BST
The Stroke Association is looking for many people to step up to the challenge of walking 10,000 steps for 120 days.The Stroke Association is looking for many people to step up to the challenge of walking 10,000 steps for 120 days.
The Stroke Association is looking for many people to step up to the challenge of walking 10,000 steps for 120 days.

This amounts to 1.2 million steps – representing one step for every stroke survivor living In the UK.

Andrea Watt, fundraiser for Scotland at the Stroke Association said: “Whilst we aren’t able to meet up as we would like to, those taking part will still doing something amazing over the next 120 days.

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“Whether you take on this challenge as a stroke survivor, in memory of a loved one, in support of someone affected by stroke or you just want to help raise crucial funds to rebuild lives after stroke, we are so incredibly grateful.

“A stroke can happen to anyone at any time and it turns lives upside down. However, with support, we can help more stroke survivors and their families as they look to rebuild their lives.”

To sign up, visit Stride for Stroke

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