A resident is set to run 100km from London to Brighton to raise funds for Langley House, a neurological rehab centre in Garston.
Joanne Atkins will take on the challenge on May 27 and, at the time of writing, had already exceeded her donation goal of £1,000 by £165.
In February last year, Joanne’s dad suffered a stroke caused by a blood clot in his brain, and then had a second stroke caused by a bleed.
After he was discharged from the hospital, he was cared for at Langley House before being transferred to an independent specialist nursing home where he sadly died two months ago.
Earlier this year, Joanne successfully completed a 100km challenge in the gym which was split between the treadmill, cross-trainer and bike. She finished it on February 28, the date that marked exactly a year since her dad first had the stroke.
Joanne said: “Please give whatever you can to help raise much-needed funds for this essential facility. A loved one may be referred to their care someday; you never know what’s round the corner. A stroke can happen to anyone in the blink of an eye.”
If you would like to donate, head to www.gofundme.com/f/nhs-neurological-rehab-centre-fundraiser
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