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The Scottish
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NO LIFE
HALF LIVED

FROM INCREDIBLE TALES OF SURVIVAL TO FANTASTIC FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, DISCOVER THE STORIES OF REAL SCOTTISH HEROES.

Volunteer Heroes Our amazing volunteers share their inspiration for helping others

Support Returns Pilot project for face-to-face groups is a lifeline for Jacqueline

Funded by you Online support group transformed stroke survivor's health

A Gran Day Out Granddaughter tackles solo triathlon to boost funds for Gran's charity and care home

Pedal Power Pals' epic cross-border cycle raises £2,700

Sip-Sip Hooray! SYMPOSIUM Coffee drinkers have ‘bean' raising thousands for charity

Watch the birdy Stroke survivor's crafty fundraising idea takes flight

Turned Life Upside Down How Long Covid changed our lives forever

Devastating impact Scots more severely affected by Long Covid than UK average

Spreading Kindness Kindness Programme awarded £100k to tackle isolation and loneliness

Best foot forward Broken wrist encourages nine year old Max to take on an epic walking challenge

New Trustees Five new Trustees join Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's Board

Mini Stroke Crisis Hundreds have not sought treatment for mini strokes during the pandemic

Walk this way Stroke hasn't stopped keen walker William from getting outside every day during lockdown

Incredible cycling challenge Stroke survivor takes on momentous cycle one year after stroke

Brave the shave Sudden death of beloved father inspires daughter's bold challenge

500 Miles Former Scottish rugby star tackles walking challenge in memory of his dad

Scotland's survivors Brave and inspirational survivors share their stories from lockdown

Son's marathon challenge "This one's for you dad" says Christmas Eve marathon runner

The power of a phone call Weekly Kindness Call chats become the highlight of heart attack survivor's week

5K every day Brother raises thousands in memory of beloved sister

Investment boost £760,000 funding for Long Covid support services

No Life Half Lived Scotland's politicians back our campaign to make sure our vital Hospital to Home service is available for all.

My ray of sunshine Student and stroke survivor become firm friends through Kindness Call programme

Barclays Boost £100k donation from Barclays helps to fund out Hospital to Home service as Covid-19 second wave looms

Right by our side How your support has made a difference during the pandemic

Second Wave Health services at risk of being plunged into state of constant crisis by Covid-19

Marathon Mum Carole was left paralysed after a stroke, but now she's running a marathon to give back to the charity that changed her life.

Heartbroken Hero Son raises over £6K in memory of mum

From hospital to home Lockdown heart attack horror for Edinburgh nurse

You saved me Michelle and her mum both had a stroke within days of each other.

Stroke Care Crisis Urgent action needed to reduce the impact of Covid-19 on stroke care in Scotland

Going for gold Lifelong football fan auctions off precious medal collection to help stroke survivors

Katie Morag Granddaughter of beloved author takes on 24-hour fundraising challenge after Grannie's stroke

Supporting NHS Heroes Without Scot Gov support for health charities, the NHS could struggle to cope after the coronavirus pandemic.

A lifeline in lockdown Kindness Volunteer Sam’s calls were a lifeline which helped stroke survivor Patricia get through lockdown.

Kindness Caller Inspiring Jonny volunteers to support others during lockdown

Running Low David was down to his last few meals due to lockdown, but Paula's call came just in time.

Support Group Jock's peer support group in the Borders has gone from strength to strength

Coronavirus fight £330k investment from Scot Gov sees expansion of our hospital discharge and community services.

Stepping Up Daughter braves charity challenge for dad, one year after his heart-breaking stroke.

Famous faces Some of Scotland's well-known faces have been helping us raise vital funds.

Raising Cash Fantastic fundraisers across the country have been raising money in creative and unique ways.

Sky High Dundee woman defies the odds and takes to the skies, just three years after suffering a serious stroke.

Terrific Tayside A life-changing stroke support service in Tayside has been saved thanks to your amazing efforts.

Mountain Man Chris won't let his stroke stop him climbing 10 peaks in 10 months, including Ben Nevis.

Charity Partners Scotmid Co-operative have been busy fundraising as part of a year-long charity partnership to help stroke survivors.

Thank You Because of your amazing campaigning, thrombectomy procedures will once again be available for Scottish stroke patients.

Holiday Hell Having a stroke in Spain ended up saving Norrie's life.

Freak Heart Attack An ordinary run quickly turned into the scariest night of his life for Glasgow teen Kieren.

We need your help Our Advice Line heroes need your help more than ever during the coronavirus outbreak.

Remembering Karen Derek has been on a fundraising mission to do something truly special in memory of his wife.

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