Run, jog or walk for Stroke Awareness Month!

2 May 2025, by Victoria Wall
Stroke Association Stroke Awareness Month May

Join us in moving more and uniting for greater Stroke awareness this May!

Wear it purple at Scunthorpe Parkrun - Saturday 3 May 9am start!

Put on your brightest, jazziest shades of purple clothing to turn Parkrun purple this Stroke Awareness month!

Did you know? You don’t have to run Parkrun!! You can walk, jog, stride it out or shuffle your way round the free, fun, and friendly 5k course.

The following organisations will be on hand with information about Stroke awareness and details of the local support offers available:

· North Lincolnshire Stoke Recovery and Communication Service (Stoke Association)

· North Lincolnshire Council Public Health

Parkrun not for you? There is no better way to join in the fun, than registering to volunteer and helping to make it all happen! New VOLUNTEERS are always welcome, find out about registering to volunteer here: Volunteering at Parkrun

Stroke education online session – Friday 23 May at 11.30am

Join the Stroke Association on Friday 23 May at 11.30am for an informative online event where you can learn all about Stroke, the causes, symptoms, and prevention.

Their experts will provide valuable insights and tips on how to recognise the warning signs of a stroke and what to do in case of an emergency.

Register your place for a quick 30 minute session via Eventbrite.

For further details of Stroke Awareness events this May visit: North Lincolnshire Council Events page

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