A woman who had to relearn how to walk after suffering a severe stroke is now preparing for a taxing charity challenge in order to help others.
Morag Reid, from Stonehaven, suddenly collapsed at home in 2008 and lost her ability to walk, talk and do the things she loved like cooking and baking.
She spent five months in hospital after the incident and had to adapt to a new way of life.
But next month, 11 years on from her stroke, she will take on a sponsored one-mile walk for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland.
She will raise money for Carron Stroke Group by taking part in the Duthie Daunder and Deeside Stride on Saturday, June 15.
The grandmother said: “After my stroke, I had to completely start again and relearn how to walk, talk and cook.
“Everything I had done so easily before became impossible. I was in the hospital for five months and it took a long time to reach even the smallest goals.
“The scariest part for me was returning home from hospital.
“It was a huge readjustment but then I discovered my local stroke group.
“Meeting other stroke survivors made me realise I’m not alone and it’s been completely life changing.
“All of the money I raise will help people like me get the help they need and encourage them to be a part of the community again.”
Fundraising officer at Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland, Katie Jones, said: “What Morag has overcome is truly amazing and we hope her story inspires others across the north-east to don their trainers and stroll or stride to help change lives.”
