A NARBERTH stroke survivor is to take part in a fundraising walk at Pembroke Castle on June 24 in support of the Stroke Association.

Maggs Smith, 64, a stroke survivor from Narberth, is set to take part in this year’s Step Out for Stroke fundraising walk.

Walking is now difficult for Maggs after her stroke three years ago which affected her left side. But this isn’t going to stop her from completing the mile-long journey and raising awareness of stroke.

Maggs said: “I’m working towards walking the first and last 10 steps with my stick and carers, and do the rest in my chair.

“No matter how many steps you can do, it’s all about being there, giving your support and having a go.

“It’s a way of raising awareness and resources for stroke, such as the Pembroke Stroke Group which meets every Thursday. Gillie, the Stroke Association coordinator, is the fantastic person who helps organise it and offers such great support.”

Maggs is also a member of Strike a Chord Haverfordwest, the Pembrokeshire Stroke Recovery Service’s choir, which will be entertaining the walkers at Step Out.

She added: “I’m looking forward to singing with the choir. I really enjoy it as it’s not only something relaxing to do, but uplifting as well.”

Margaret Street, director at the Stroke Association in Wales, said: “Stroke strikes in an instant and causes more disabilities than any other condition. It’s a real inspiration to see Maggs taking on this walking challenge to raise vital funds to support other stroke survivors.”

To find out more about the walks, visit stroke.org.uk/stepoutto and sign-up to an event near you.