Matthew Doherty

I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon 2027 with #TeamStroke

I will be running the London Marathon 2027 for #TeamStroke! There are over 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK, with 100,000 strokes happening in the UK each year. That's one stroke every five minutes.Stroke Association believes everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke.

This charity is so close to my heart, following the serious stroke my Dad suffered in 2012. Coming to terms with what happened to Dad was, and still is so hard, but Stroke Association were on hand. Even though I didn't always want to talk, it was good to know they were there, and still are for my family as well as Dad.

Dad was hugely impacted by his stroke, having to learn to walk, talk, eat and drink again as well as being affected emotionally. Today, many of these things he still struggles with and he can be vulnerable, but we continue to push him to improve his health always. With age comes further challenges but Dad continues to fight.

Dad has had some further health setbacks that have added a few more complexities to his life recently. Again though, Dad demonstrates that fighting spirit he always has done.

Stroke Association continue to educate society on the impact a stroke can have to somebody through fundraising events. This is something I still feel strongly about, and a huge reason I continue to support such an incredible charity.

Running for them is my way of saying thank you! So I am grateful for any amount you can give, thank you in advance

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