Do you want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money in aid of The Stroke Association and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about The Stroke Association: Every day in the UK, another 240 people wake up to the catastrophic impact of a stroke, which can leave survivors unable to move, see, speak, or even swallow. With strength, determination and the right support, recovery is possible. The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide that vital support.

what your donation can help provide:

£80 could pay for a stroke survivor to attend a six-week computer course, a vital communication tool to aid recovery and beyond.

£150 could help pay for research into new stroke treatments, as we did with thrombolysis - a clot-busting drug that returns the blood supply to the brain that has transformed the outcomes of stroke survivors who have received it.

£300 could allow a befriending volunteer to work with a stroke survivor for up to a year, perhaps accompanying them on a bus journey once a week until they feel confident enough to take the same journey on their own.

£1,000 could pay for start-up funds for ten voluntary groups, helping them to start providing crucial peer support in their community.