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You are my rock: Ongoing CHSS support gives stroke survivor Douglas confidence to try new things

In the seven years since Douglas Ferguson’s world was turned upside down by a stroke, the 69-year-old has come a long way.  Where once he would drive himself around Glasgow…

Morayshire Man says ‘Thank You’ to Health Charity on World Heart Day

On World Heart Day (Fri 29th Sept) Daniel Morgan, who lives in Keith, Morayshire, is saying ‘thank you’ to Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland for supporting his recovery. Daniel Morgan,…

Bothwell Man Takes on Edinburgh Marathon in Memory of Uncle

Paul Bagnicki, 38, lives in Bothwell, Lanarkshire. An IT specialist with Barclays, he will run the Edinburgh Marathon on May 28 to raise funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland…

Whitburn Man Takes On Walkathon

Cameron Tweedie, 22, lives in Whitburn, West Lothian. He has autism, ADHD and learning difficulties. On May 21, Cameron will be joined by mum Catherine in taking part in the…

“I’ve had to grieve for my old life” – Long Covid is turning people’s lives upside down

Joanna Laidlaw, 61, lives in Kirknewton, West Lothian. She has been living with the symptoms of Long Covid since February 2021 and has had to give up her job as…

Cheers to distillers race team

An intrepid team of runners from a Scots whisky distillers wore their hearts on their sleeves to raise an amazing £2208 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. A total of…

Your support for our Thrombectomy for All campaign kept vital funding in place

The threat was real. As the Scottish Government pondered huge cuts in its budget, funding for vital thrombectomy services across Scotland hung by a thread. Then you stepped up to…

More patients helped at Strathclyde University stroke rehab centre

The pioneering work on stroke rehabilitation at Strathclyde University, supported by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, is continuing to grow. The fifth group of 10 patients is now going through…

Diane’s nursing experience crucial in admin volunteer role

The road to becoming a volunteer with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland took a little longer than planned for Diane after she unexpectedly suffered a stroke just as her training…

Retired Nurse Theresa to leave a gift in her will

Theresa Douglas has seen at first hand the difference a gift in your will can make to the work of Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Donations made through a will…