Ria Padam: In memory of Jagruti Patel

I'm taking part in the Great Manchester Run 2025 as part of #TeamStroke

I joined #TeamStroke for the Great Manchester Run 2025.

In memory of my mum, Jagruti Patel, I will be taking part in the Great Manchester Run! My mum was an amazing woman. She was strong, resilient, loving, caring, compassionate the list goes on. Unfortunately, she had a stroke in 2016 leaving behind, me at the age of 14 and my little brother at the age of 3. It is important for me to raise awareness of stroke and help people to research into the signs and symptoms of having a stroke and what to do if you suspect something is wrong. My mum was just 40 years old when she was taken away from me and my little brother and I never want anyone to experience the loss we have. Therefore if you could donate even a small amount and spread the word so people are able to educate themselves on this matter, I would be ever so grateful. Thank you everyone ❤️

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.

We're 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.