James Ponsford

I'm taking part in the Great North Run 2026 as part of #TeamStroke

I joined #TeamStroke for the Great North Run 2026.

There are over 1.4 million stroke survivors in the UK, with 100,000 strokes happening in the UK each year. That's one stroke every five minutes.

No survivor should have to face life after stroke without stroke support, providing consistent, tailored help on the long journey to recovery. 

We work with the stroke community to ensure the very best care and support. We rely on your support to provide vital services, campaign for better stroke care and fund research into preventative and rehabilitative treatments.

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(Cymraeg)

Bydda i'n rhedeg ar gyfer tîm strôc eto at y Great North Run 2026. Mae cymdeithas y strôc yn agos wrth fy nghalon, cafodd fy mam â strôc ym mis Gorffennaf 2024 a ddal yn effeithio wrtho fe bob dydd. Mae'n bwysig i cario ymlaen codi ymwybyddiaeth ohono fe, fel mae hi'n rhywbeth bod yn effeithio lleill ac eu teuluoedd. Unrhywbeth bod yn gallu bod yn rhoi i'r elusen arbennig 'ma basai hi wedi gwerthfawrogi'n iawn, diolch!

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(English)

I'll be running for Team Stroke again at the Great North Run 2026. The Stroke Association is a charity close to my heart, as my mum suffered a stroke in July 2024 and is still affected by it on a daily basis. It's important to continue raising awareness of it, as it is something that continues to affect many others and their families and is a long way to recovery. Anything that can be donated to this wonderful charity would be greatly appreciated, thank you!