Ellis Dawson's life changed completely in 2023 in 2023 after battling through two strokes at just 31 years old. But thanks to her determination and hard work, she has recovered well and wants to use what happened to her for something positive. She is currently preparing to take part in our Red Dress Fun Run to help raise funds and awareness for stroke and is encouraging the public to sign up too.

Katie-Louise and Derek are currently preparing to take on local health charity Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke’s (NICHS) Red Dress Fun Run to help raise funds and awareness for stroke and are encouraging the public to sign up too. This will be their first time participating in the five-kilometre run/walk event, which is supported by MACE and Musgrave MarketPlace.

We welcome the Assembly vote to effectively raise the age at which tobacco can be sold in Northern Ireland, and to restrict the marketing of vapes to young people.

Chris Boyd and Mark Oliver, from Belfast, have been busy clocking up the miles over recent months in training for a ‘Walk the Country’ fundraiser which will see them walk over 400 miles across Northern Ireland to help raise vital funds for our work.

AG Paving and Building Products have announced Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) as its official charity partner for 2025, continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting meaningful causes across Northern Ireland.

Balloo Hire, a leading player in the tool, equipment, and plant hire market, recently celebrated raising over £20,000 for NICHS!