Mayor's Special Fund for 2008

Different Strokes

Aims

The Mayor, Councillor Alan Dobbie, aims to raise money for the North London group of Different Strokes. The aims of the group are to:

• Publicise the Stroke Strategy in North London and Haringey, launched by the Government in 2007.
• Improve public awareness of the risk factors and symptoms of a stroke, and what action to take.
• Ensure that people who experience a stroke are at the centre of decisions about their treatment and are involved in the design of services.
• To raise awareness of services available in Haringey for younger stroke survivors through Different Strokes, HALS and the Library Service. This will culminate in a conference bringing together local and national politicians, stroke experts, stroke survivors and service providers to demonstrate what can be achieved to help stroke survivors, particularly younger stroke survivors, optimise their recovery, take control of their lives and regain as much independence as possible.

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The Project

Different Strokes organise a number of activities, particularly in Wood Green, which include exercise classes, massage and health improvements, an aphasia group, visiting speakers, social gatherings and lunches and chi kung. The majority of members in the North London group live in Haringey and Enfield with ages ranging from 18-66, the average age is 45. 75% of members come from black and minority ethnic communities.

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Forthcoming Mayor's Fundraising Events

The Mayor's fundraising committee are currently arranging the following events:

• Borough Christmas Carol Service at St. Mark's Church (December 08)
• London Mayor's Sponsored Walk (March/April 09)
• Dinner and Dance at Tottenham Hotspur FC (April/May 09)

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The Mayor's Fundraising Committee

To make this happen the Charity needs to raise money. The Mayor's Fundraising Committee will be organising a number of activities and events throughout the year to help this cause.

Members of The Mayor's Fundraising Committee are:

• Councillor Alan Dobbie (Chair)
• Lance Chinnian
• Councillor Sheila Peacock
• Linda Turton
• John Murray (Different Strokes)
• Cathy Marvel (Different Strokes)
• Judy Richmond

Councillor Bernice Vanier (Deputy Mayor) also attends the meetings.

The committee welcomes your support and any suggestions.

Donations and cheques to the Mayors Special Fund should be sent to:

Councillor Alan Dobbie
Mayors Parlour
Civic Centre
High Road
Wood Green
London N22 8LE

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