Thank you for helping us Make May Purple

We've been amazed at all the wonderful ways you've helped Make May Purple for Stroke Awareness Month.

Together, we've raised awareness of the devastating impact of stroke. We also helped to Make Parliament Purple. And because of your generosity, we can continue to fund vital support and campaign for everyone affected.

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The difference you made

£205,000

(including Gift Aid) raised so far

1,400+

events registered across the UK

730+

people signed up to do 31 minutes of exercise each day in May

335

healthcare professionals registered to raise awareness or funds

Your support helped people like Vicki

Vicki was just 20 when she had her stroke. She couldn't walk, speak or even smile, and was temporarily paralysed.

Before her stroke, she was pursuing her dream career working with horses. She was determined to move forward but had to leave the job she loved. She became stressed and developed anxiety.

Vicki decided to attend one of our local support groups and found the Stroke Support Helpline incredibly helpful. 'They've been phenomenal,' she said.

Read Vicki's story

Stroke survivor Vicki with Engagement Officer Alysa

Want to do more? You can still help

Even though May is over, there are plenty of ways to support people affected by stroke and keep the momentum going.

Make a donation

Help fund vital support for all people affected by stroke.

Donate securely online

Take on an event

Run, cycle, walk or do something a bit different.

Check out events

Other ways to support

Volunteering and campaigning are among the ways you can support.

Find out how to get involved

What is Stroke Awareness Month?

Stroke Awareness Month takes place every May to raise awareness of the devastating impact of stroke. It also highlights the importance of providing vital support for stroke survivors and those who care for them.

In 2026, we asked people to Make May Purple to help support more people affected by stroke. Thanks to your support, we reached communities across the UK.

Make May Purple in action

Here are some of the brilliant ways our supporters raised funds. Share your own purple moment on social media.

ITV colleagues on a memory walk for Make May Purple

Four supporters in front of Eastgate clock in Chester, lit up in purple

Lady at Brooklyn Caring Homes raising stroke awareness

Why Make May Purple matters

Your donations directly help stroke survivors in a number of ways. By raising £100,000, we can:

Support

Fund our Stroke Support Helpline for 10 weeks, providing vital information and support for people affected by stroke.

Research

Support research projects exploring issues such as predicting stroke risk after a transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

Recovery

Provide over 110 hours of communication support sessions, helping survivors who have problems speaking, reading and writing.

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Stroke survivor Donald Law on a rowing machine

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about getting involved with Make May Purple.

Make May Purple is our campaign for Stroke Awareness Month. While May has now passed, there are still lots of ways you can support people affected by stroke throughout the year. Whether it’s raising awareness in your community, fundraising, or learning more about stroke and sharing that knowledge with others, every action makes a difference. Here are other ways to get involved.

You can also sign up for emails to find out how to join us to Make May Purple for Stroke Awareness Month 2027.

If you are one of our Make May Purple fundraisers, you will receive a digital certificate. If you'd like a physical certificate, please email us and we will send one to you.

Our Make May Purple fundraising pack is now closed for this year, but there are still lots of ways you can support people affected by stroke. We've shared some ideas on this page.

You can also sign up for emails to find out how to join us to Make May Purple for Stroke Awareness Month 2027.

Thank you for fundraising for Make May Purple. We really appreciate your support. Below are a few different ways you can pay in money.

Online: If you have an online fundraising page, you can pay money into that and it will be sent directly to us.

Phone: Call our friendly Supporter Relations team on 0300 3300 740 to pay by credit or debit card. Please remember to mention your fundraising is from your Make May Purple activity.

Bank transfer: Please email us or call 0300 3300 740 and we will provide you with the bank details and your personal reference number.

Cheque: Make it payable to ‘Stroke Association’. Please post it to us, with a note saying it’s for a Make May Purple activity, to:
Supporter Relations
Stroke Association
1 Sterling Business Park
Salthouse Road
Northampton
NN4 7EX

The money you raise will help to fund the life-changing research we carry out to improve the treatments and care available for stroke survivors. It will also help us continue to provide specialist support services, including the Stroke Support Helpline and local support groups.

You can donate at any time online. It's simple to do. Just tell us how much you'd like to give and fill in a few details. You can also donate by calling our Supporter Relations team on 0300 330 0740 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Your support makes a huge difference to stroke survivors and their families.

If you'd like to take part but May isn't convenient, you're welcome to host a purple-themed fundraising event at a different time. Please let us know, so we can support you and answer any questions. Email us or call us on 0300 3300 740.