THE Stroke Association has a number of guaranteed places for this year's Great North Run. Anyone wishing to take up a place needs to be able to raise a minimum of £200 in support of our work.

The Stroke Association works to help those who are living with the often-devastating consequences of stroke, and funds research into stroke prevention and treatment.

For more information and a runners pack, please contact me on 01904 427244.

Gillian Brady,

The Stroke Association,

Raylor Centre, James Street, York.

Updated: 10:19 Tuesday, April 16, 2002