Ellie and Gary
We're fundraising for...
Thank you for visiting our page! We will be taking on the Sheffield Half Marathon to raise money for the Stroke Association. As 2 students studying Speech and Language Therapy, we see first-hand the vital role charities like the Stroke Association can play in supporting people affected by stroke, particularly in providing communication support throughout recovery.
In 2020, Ellie’s dad Gary suffered a life-changing stroke. He spent two years between different hospitals and brain rehabilitation units dedicating himself to relearning everyday life skills that many of us take for granted. With the support of Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy, he worked incredibly hard to gain his independence back. Today, Gary is back at his home and remains determined to continue rebuilding his life again.
Before his stroke, Gary was incredibly adventurous. He loved hiking wherever he could and had a real passion for mountain biking, often tackling trails that most people wouldn’t dare try. He always encouraged others to stay active and challenge themselves, just as he did. Running this half marathon is our way of honouring that spirit. By joining in this challenge, we hope to support the Stroke Association and the work they do for stroke survivors.
The Stroke Association is an incredible charity that provides specialist support services, funds vital research into stroke prevention and rehabilitation, and campaigns for better stroke care. They support stroke survivors and their families throughout recovery, offering services such as the Stroke Recovery Service, communication support for people with aphasia, and dedicated helplines.
By taking on this challenge, we hope to raise money to support the incredible work they do and help ensure that others receive the care, support, and hope that Gary and his family did.
Thank you for taking the time to read our story, any donations would be greatly appreciated :)
Thank you to our Sponsors
£50
Claire And Val Cahill
£26
Jean Rawlings
So proud of you.
£10
Ria
🩷🌺
£11
Saffron
good luck girls xxx
£6
Laura
£27
Abby Gadsby
Go girls🩷🫧😘
£11
Lauren
Go Go Aimee and Ellie!! Wishing you the best girls!! Lots of love Lauren, Skyla and Elsie xx
£27
The Gadsbys
You ve got this beautiful girls. We re are so proud of you Just keep running Lots of love The Gadsbys x
£159
Gordon Kelly
So proud of you aimee, its great cause and i know you will smash i love dad xxx
£11
Dal Kaur
Good luck girls!
£10
Shannon Horton
This is amazing! Good luck! 🫶🏼
£10
Grace
my queens i love you you will smash it
£11
Beverley Horton
Good Luck and for a great cause. 😘
£20
Lynn Shervin
You can do this Ellie! All for a good cause x
£5
Anna
£5
Anna
£6
Rowan Tinkler
£6
Rebecca Fenton
Didn't know you also had a parent suffer from a stroke, my mum had 2 in 2020. Well done raising money for such an amazing charity!
£11
Neve Chadwick
I think this is amazing guys - my nan had two strokes last year and is now in care, thank you so much for doing this & good luck 💕💕💕
£6
Lisa
£27
Lorraine Lewis
Go for it girls! What a great thing you’ve doing
£11
Emma
Goodluck divas!!! Love you so so much
£6
Eddie Laycock
Good luck!
£10
Delphine Young
Good luck girls xx
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Theo Wilson
£11
Lynn Foulkes
£17
Ben & Lauryn
You got this!
£27
Cindy Rawlings
Wishing you both the best of luck with your training and with the half marathon.
£53
Malcolm Storrie
You'll smash it x
£53
Alison Storrie
What a great cause. So proud of you. Can't wait to see you at the finish line 🥰
£27
Anonymous
£10
Mia Horton
Good luck girlies!!! Go smash it!🩷🩷🩷
£22
Angela Horton
Brilliant girls. Such a worthy cause. It’s just heartbreaking to see the havoc that a stroke can cause. Hope you enjoy the run, and enjoy celebrating afterwards. I’m so impressed, Aimee 😁❤️
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Kt
£53
Gary Crutchley
£53
Chris.and Sue Crutchley.
£10
Andrew Collins
Well done and good luck
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Mark Vigliano
£10
Julie Mcmurdo
Good Luck Ladies xxx
£11
Serene
Good luck ladies
£11
Vicky, Rik, Eva And Kitty
Good luck! You’re going to smash it! Great cause to run for xx
£10
Sam
Full marathon next year?
£53
Carli Burns Foulkes
Good luck girls! What a fantastic thing you are doing xx
From Claire and Val🩷🏃♀️🫶