Event: Step Out for Stroke
Saturday 19 May 2018
11.00am
Queen's Park, Heywood
Queen’s Park Road
Heywood
OL10 4UY
DETAILS:
The Stroke Association is hosting its annual Step out for Stroke fundraising walk in Queens Park at 11am on Saturday 19 May, to support stroke survivors and their families.
Stroke is a leading cause of disability and there are there are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the after effects. For stroke survivors, the challenge of taking part in Step out for Stroke will also celebrate their steps towards regaining their independence.
Step out for Stroke is a family-friendly event, suitable for all ages and abilities. The day will also include fun activities for all the family, including a fire engine, craft stalls, information stalls, face painting, a raffle and walking football.
Rebecca Owen, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at the Stroke Association, said: “A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time and it changes lives in an instant. For many stroke survivors, Step out for Stroke will mark an important milestone in their road to recovery and seeing them take on this challenge will be truly inspirational.
“Step out for Stroke is also a fun day out for all the family and we hope to see as many people as possible from the local community taking part alongside stroke survivors and enjoying the other activities on offer.”
Step out for Stroke walks will take place across the UK from May to July 2018 Visit www.stroke.org.uk/stepout to sign-up to an event near you.
0300 3300 740