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Fancy a day as a sports commentator?

Ever fancied yourself as a John Motson? Think you could give Claire Baldwin or Martin Tyler a run for their money?
Local Theatre Company treads the boards for Think Ahead Stroke

Atherton based theatre company, New Garrett Theatre Group, took to the stage in June to raise funds for Think Ahead Stroke.
Do you have what it takes to take on the Dragons?

Think Ahead Stroke is seeking businesses from the region to take part in its annual Dragon Boat Race Day taking place on Friday 6 September.
Prue & Craig raise an impressive £1,000 for Think Ahead Stroke

Spring View residents, Prue and Craig Prescott, raised a staggering £1,000 for Think Ahead by completing a 5km run in Blackpool.

Download health information

Download Think Ahead's healthy living leaflet for information on how to avoid stroke, or the FAST poster to find out what to do if somebody is having a stroke
Fundraising Ideas

A list of modern fundraising ideas for anybody looking at raising funds for a good cause, or for a local charity.
What is a Stroke
Prevention

Download Think Ahead's stroke prevention poster or healthy living advice leaflet for information on simple lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of stroke
Volunteer Opportunities

Think Ahead relies on the valuable contributions made by our volunteers. Get in touch to find out about vacancies at the charity
How it works

Think Ahead supports people recovering from stroke we provide advice and counselling, plus information for carers. Get in touch for a chat
What Causes Stroke

A stroke is an attack on the brain and takes place when the blood supply is disrupted, either by a blockage or a burst. In the UK, a stroke occurs approximately every three minutes and 27 seconds. 1 in 4 strokes are fatal within a year, making stroke one of the leading causes of death for both men and women.
Who We Are and What We do

Think Ahead is a charity that provides advice and support to improve quality of life for stroke survivors and carers
1. a fresh start

There is no one way to ensure recovery from stroke, but other survivors and carers can have good advice. These pages include information on living with stroke
5. Coping Strategies

Therapists and health workers work with stroke survivors and carers to improve recovery and reduce the risk of another stroke. A lot of motivation is required