The Times Christmas appeal raises over £200k for the Stroke Association
Howard Lake | 10 February 2015 | News
The Times 2014 Christmas charity appeal has raised over £200,000 for the Stroke Association. Over £100,000 was donated to the charity by readers of the time, and £100,000 was provided as matched funding by market operator ICAP.
The appeal was boosted with help from Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes, and his wife, Emma Fellowes, who spoke publicly at its launch about their first-hand experience of caring for loved ones affected by stroke.
Former Australian international rugby star, Michael Lynagh, also talked about his experience of stroke and support for the charity’s Back to Work Project, which helps stroke survivors return to the workplace.
Three charities were chosen to benefit from the 2014 The Times Christmas appeal, Amref Health Africa, the Silver Line and The Stroke Association.
Jon Barrick, Chief Executive of the Stroke Association, said:
“The Times Christmas appeal has helped us to highlight the devastating impact of stroke and raise vital funds. This will help us to continue to transform the lives of people struck down by stroke, and offer much-needed support to their loved ones and carers. Thanks to the generosity of The Times readers, the terrific support from ICAP, and the courage of those who publicly shared their experience of stroke, we can develop our services for stroke survivors and support ground-breaking research to help save lives.”
Stories featured in the Christmas appeal
The Times thanks its readers for giving to its 2014 Christmas appeal
The appeal included stories such as that of five-year-old Beth Horton from Plymouth, Devon, who had a stroke aged two-and-a-half, and 41-year-old Rachel Inglefield from Ogbourne St George, near Marlborough, who had a stroke only days after her baby son, James, was born.
The Times also dedicated one of its Leading articles to highlight the pioneering work of the Stroke Association, and to call for increased funding for stroke research.
Donations to The Times Christmas 2014 Appeal can still be made.
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