Pedalling for Stroke Awareness

Taking on London to Brighton challenge

This year, Tony and Manjil are taking on the London to Brighton Cycle Ride in support of the Stroke Association– a charity that means a great deal to us.

For our colleague Katie, stroke isn't just a statistic or just a good cause to support. It's something she has lived through.

A few years ago, Katie suffered a stroke, totally out of the blue... "It affected my speech mostly, and the feeling in my arm and hand. It was one of the most frightening experiences of my life."

Thankfully, Katie's neighbours recognised the signs of a stroke and acted FAST, helping her get the urgent medical attention she needed.

"My recovery took time and included months of speech therapy, counselling, and a huge amount of support from my family, friends, the d&f team and the total legends at Canterbury Hospital and the Stroke Association. I will always be so grateful to them all."

Today, Katie is very lucky to be back with us at Dodgems and Floss, marketing, selling, chatting (!).. but she knows first-hand the life-changing impact a stroke can have on individuals and their families. That's why our team is proud to be cycling from London to Brighton to help raise funds and awareness for the Stroke Association and the incredible work they do every day.

The Stroke Association provides vital support, information and advocacy for stroke survivors and their loved ones, helping people rebuild their lives after stroke. Every donation helps them continue that work.

As Katie puts it:

"The Stroke Association does amazing work for stroke survivors and their families, and every donation helps. A big thank you to my lovely friends at Dodgems and Floss for taking on this challenge, and for supporting such an important cause. You guys are the best!"

If you'd like to support the team and help make a difference, we'd be incredibly grateful for your donation.

Together, we can help more stroke survivors get the support they need and raise awareness of the signs of stroke – because acting FAST really can save lives.

Support the team here.

Thanks!

Remember - Act FAST

FAST is a simple way to remember the most common signs of a stroke and what to do if you spot them:

• F – Face: Has the face dropped on one side? Can the person smile?
• A – Arms: Can they raise both arms and keep them there?
• S – Speech: Is their speech slurred or difficult to understand?
• T – Time: Time to call 999 immediately.

Stroke is a medical emergency. The sooner someone receives treatment, the better their chances of recovery and the lower the risk of long-term disability. Call 999.