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Record numbers take health test
Reporter: Richard Hooton
Date online: 04 May 2010
ROTARIANS took to the streets to back a stroke awareness campaign.
The Rotary Club of Crompton and Royton spread the message in Market Street, Shaw, in support of the campaign being promoted by The Stroke Association.
They were encouraging members of the public to take a free blood pressure test.
More than 150 people took the test and a small number were recommended to seek further medical advice.
President-elect Derek Cottrell, who masterminded the event, said: “The public response was excellent and a record number of people took the test.
Without the help of two lovely nurses, Vera and Jo, we could not have organised the event.
“It was a lovely morning and Market Street was busy, and we were fortunate in that local solicitors Andrew Thorne & Co allowed us to use their offices.
“Next year we would like to run the tests in Royton as well, but so far we haven’t found a base.
“If anyone in the vicinity of Royton Precinct is able to let us have use of a small office or shop for a few hours on a Saturday, we would love to hear from them on 01706-846446.”
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My late father suffered a number of strokes and I am in the initial stages of writing a play based on his experiences and those of others. The Stroke Association do need your help as stroke victims receive little help and funding for organisations that try to assist them is very poor.
If you have any anecdotes about family members (or indeed your own experiences as a victim) I'd be delighted to hear from you.
By Owdhamfan @ 05/05/2010 10:57:27