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Marking the midway milestone

Scotmid Co-operative, the country’s largest independent co-operative, have been busy fundraising for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland as part of a year-long charity partnership. On Friday 21 February, we were…

You’re fixing stroke-op injustice

A life-changing operation will soon be available for stroke survivors thanks to thousands of courageous campaigners across Scotland. The emergency procedure thrombectomy, which is available in England and other countries…

Spanish op saved my Norrie

Norrie Jenkins, 76, was in Majorca for his stepson’s wedding when he suffered a serious stroke in summer 2018. Here his partner Annie describes that terrifying day and why thrombectomy…

Back on track after 10K terror

An ordinary 10K run quickly turned into the scariest night of his life when sporty Glasgow teen Kieren Mooney collapsed by the side of the road. On the 27th August…

Karen will always be the love of my life

Derek Mackie lost his beautiful wife Karen after a long fight against heart and lung problems in November 2016. Ever since, he’s been on a fundraising mission to do something…