AN inspirational brother whose sister died when she was just 39 is raising awareness of strokes in younger people. Kenny Cooper, 31, walked 5K every single day in December in memory of his late sister Claire McIntryre, from Budhill, who passed away after having a stroke. The multi-skilled engineer said: “Claire had battled a few health problems over the years, but had powered through and was in a good place. “But in October 2019, she suffered two strokes and tragically passed away after battling on for nearly a week in the ICU at Glasgow Royal.” Kenny, from Motherwell, has raised more than £2,400 for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and is determined to keep his sister’s memory alive.
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The residents of Fidra Nursing Home walked the laps last summer. Staff also joined in the challenge and racked up the kilometres on foot; residents matched every kilometre with a lap of the garden. They were raising money for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and North Berwick Stroke Club, donating £5,035.86 in total. They were led by Fidra resident and stroke survivor Donald Skinner, who organised the challenge. The 87-year-old, originally from Edinburgh, suffered a stroke in 2017. Donald’s hard work and determination has allowed him to make a good recovery. Donald and some of Fidra’s other residents attend North Berwick Stroke Club, which is affiliated to Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland.
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A runner has raised more then £1700 after completing a marathon on Christmas Eve.
Kieran Fraser (21) ran for health charity Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland after his dad suffered a major stroke last year.
Before his illness, dad Neil Fraser and Kieran had planned to run a marathon together.
Kieran Fraser runs a marathon on Christmas Eve to raise money for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland after his dad, Neil Fraser, suffered a severe stroke..Kieran Fraser starting his marathon..Picture: James Mackenzie..
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