Different Strokes News
All our latest news, updates and events
Different Strokes have been chosen as Long Eaton RFC’s Charity of the Season.
We are delighted to announce that Different Strokes have been chosen as Long Eaton RFC's charity of the season. With special thanks from all at Different Strokes to Chris Smith, who pitched to the club [...]
World Stroke Day 2017: Supporting The 1 In 4.
World Stroke Day is just around the corner... World Stroke Day is on Sunday 29th October this year and we need you to get involved and Support The 1 in 4 aged under 65 who [...]
Different Strokes has been voted as Sainsbury’s Central Logistics Local Charity of the Year!
We are delighted to announce that Different Strokes has been voted as Sainsbury’s Central Logistics Local Charity of the Year. We are now entering a 12-month partnership with the Sainsbury’s Central Logistics team. Jim Honeyman-Bristow [...]
David Undertakes the Great North Run Four Years After Life-Changing Stroke.
Four years ago aged just 46, David Merrigan had a stroke. This weekend he travelled up to Newcastle to take part in the Great North Run to raise fund's for Different Strokes. He said: "My [...]
Charity Quiz Night in support of South East London Different Strokes Group
Fun family Quiz night. Teams of 6-8 people. Entry £5 per person at the door. Please register for the event for free, to give us an idea of how many people are attending. Raffle prizes [...]
Self Defence Fundraiser in Nottingham
Richard Lane from Studio Combat Academy & Martial Arts Club and Ian Harrison Dragon Freestyle in Nottingham held a self-defence seminar in August with all proceeds being donated to Different Strokes. Richard said: 'The seminar [...]
Stuart Conquers the Cotswold Way Challenge.
Stuart's auntie had a stroke in her thirties and a friends wife in her forties so our charity is close to his heart. We touched base with Stuart after the event and he said: "Well, [...]
Running is More Than One Foot In Front of the Other.
"As every runner knows, running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are." Joan Benoit Samuelson Joan Benoit Samuelson was an [...]
