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Paul Wood

Stroke Association

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Stroke Association is here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke, so we work with the stroke community to make sure people affected by stroke get 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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£250

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My updates

Worthing 10K 2025 Redemption Run

Sunday 8th Jun

Worthing 10K 2025 completed ☑️

Sunday 8th Jun
Absolutely stoked with how I got on today, managed to get round in 46.13!
A huge thank you to everyone that has sponsored me, supported me and encouraged me with their kind words.
To be able to raise money for such a worthwhile cause means the world to me.
Thank you all 🫶

Sunday morning 10K with some of PRC

Sunday 25th May
Brutal 10K done this morning.. huge amount of elevation so some walking done but a good test of my fitness level.
Two weeks until Worthing ⏰ 

My story

Tuesday 20th May
On the morning of Tuesday 25th February 2025 I suffered a stroke whilst at home.
Thankfully my wife has not yet gone to work and being a trained first aider recognised the signs of what was happening to me.
Admittedly throwing coffee over the floor is not a regular occurrence for me!
She called the ambulance and they arrived within 20 minutes before whisking me to the Royal Sussex County Hospital where I was greeted by two stroke doctors and pushed through for CT scans. 
After suffering an adverse reaction in the scanner where I lost all feeling in my left hand side I was then taken back to A&E where I was thrombolysed- given anti clotting drugs- and within a short period of time I had movement back.
I remained in hospital for a couple of days before being discharged and despite suffering speech issues I worked hard to get myself back to a good physical condition and so my rehab work with both the community team and personally meant that I was back to walking distances with both my family and our dogs very quickly.
Prior to my stroke I was very active and enjoyed running and I am hopeful to get back to a decent standard as soon as possible. 
I participate in the Worthing 10K most years and this year’s event falls on Sunday 8th June.
This will be 103 days after my stroke but I am determined to make my way through it and along the way hopefully raise some funds for a great organisation that support so many people in many different ways.
If you can spare a few pounds I would really appreciate your support as I think completing this will do both my mental and physical state the world of good.
Thank you for reading this 🙏

Thank you to my sponsors

£53.32

Peter Ediss

To a wonderful man, who inspires me every day.

£50

James Yates

Great thing for a great cause. Best of luck, James, Lilly and Charlotte

£30

Jane Wood

Kindly donated by Jane Wood

£27.05

Tara Charles

Well done Paul! Love the Charles family xx

£25

Stephen Tully

Great work Paul, keep it up, from the Tullys

£25

Paul Wood

£25

Dan Fowler

Great effort Paul and glad to see you back out and running. Best wishes Dan & Claire

£21.84

Neil And Stef

You’re amazing Paul and an inspiration to those around you. I’m glad to have met you.

£21.84

Aaron T

Good luck Paul. You'll smash it!

£20

The Pallens

Well done, you are amazing...

£11.33

Luke Hollis

Truly inspirational Paul, apologies it’s a little late!

£11.33

Chris Gault

Fantastic effort today, well done!

£11.33

Ollie Sprague

Let’s go Paul!

£11.33

Ulrik & Zoe Andersen

Well done Paul!

£11.33

Trixie Nisbet

Great achievement doing a 10k. Well done.

£11.33

Kevin Easton

Good luck paul, amazing to see you doing this after what you've been through

£11.33

Anonymous

£11.33

Rach Alley

£11.33

Helen Furlong

You’re making a remarkable recovery make sure you stay safe 💚

£11.33

Stuart Hope

£11.33

Dale

£11.33

Claire Stemp

Good Luck Paul, whatever the time, after what you have been through it will be a massive achievement. Lots of love, always 💜

£11.33

John Ross

Great to see you are on the mend and hope you enjoy your run

£11.33

Pete And Jane Bettis

£11.33

Steph And James

Go smash it 💚

£11.33

Gary Woolven

Well done Paul, although you’ve done this run before this year will be completely different for you. You’ve got this, you go out there and make your mark.

£11.09

Lynsey Millar

Well done on your 10k Paul!! You did it! Lynsey and Mark. Xx

£10

Sarah Hewitt

Congratulations on a fantastic run today and for also surviving your Stroke! They say hero’s don’t wear capes and you’ve proved that!! Well done from all of us in Kent

£10

Bart

Good luck Paul - enjoy the run:)!!!

£10

Sam Barden

Good luck Paul! You will smash it!

£10

Jayde Duncan

£10

Dan Waller

Paul your a Awesome Person to know and you don't stop surprising me with all your Accomplishments you've got this 👏🏻

£10

Neil And Beth Barnes

£10

Rose Stafford

Go on Paul you have got this 👍

£10

Alex Hyne

I would say just getting across the finish line would be a huge achievement but the way you’re going you’ll probs get a PB!

£6.11

Bryan Mendiola

Goodluck Paul!!!!

£6.11

Pippa Watson

Good luck Paul! I’m sure you’ll smash it 🥳

£5

Tara Gregory

Paul, you are absolutely amazing taking this on! Your recovery journey has been inspiring. Here's to you and your continuing progress. A stroke took my mum, and dad had at least 2 TIA's so I am very happy to support this charity 💜

£5

Glenn Lester

Keep going cuz x

£5

Sarah And George 💚