THE Stroke Association is calling on daredevils to take part in the charity’s first ever Zombie Zip Slide on Sunday, November 1 across the famous Tees Transporter Bridge.
Adrenaline junkies will have the opportunity to ascend 210 steps to the top of the structure, walk across the 104-year-old bridge, before finally taking part in a zip slide 600ft across the River Tees.
Lauren Flint, Regional Fundraiser at the Stroke Association, said: “This is the first time we’ve ever held the zip slide at the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough and it’s set to be one of our most daring and exciting events yet.
“For those who are brave enough to take part, why not get into the life and soul of the event, and zip while wearing Halloween-themed fancy dress?
“With around 152,000 strokes a year in the UK – that’s one every three and a half minutes – it is vital that we have people who can raise funds for people affected by stroke.
“We’re calling for thrill-seekers across the North East to take on this exhilarating opportunity, all while raising much needed funds. Together we can conquer stroke.”
Over 5,500 people have a stroke in the North East each year, and more than 16,200 people in the area are living with a disability after a stroke.
The entry fee for the Stroke Association Zombie Zip Wire is £15, with a minimum sponsorship target of £95.
For more information about the event contact the North East fundraising team on 0191 742 6166, email northeastfundraising@stroke.org.uk or visit www.stroke.org.uk/transporterbridge