🎉 Huge congratulations to our founder, Mark, for receiving the Outstanding Contribution to the Community of Poole award from the Mayor at the Civil Service of Thanksgiving on 26th April! 🏆 #CommunityHero #Poole #ThankYouMark #BOWRAFoundation #MBE #StrokeSurvivor #Veteran

In 2014 our Founder Mark had a life-changing stroke. His journey to recovery will never end, but his commitment remains strong - that's why at BOWRA Foundation we are committed to 'inspiring the unrelenting pursuit of recovery'. #StrokeSurvivor #RealRecovery #StrokeAwarenessMonth

🚨 We're recruiting a new CEO! Join us at BOWRA Foundation and help shape our future. Apply now on Indeed or LinkedIn, or request a recruitment pack at [email protected]. Closing date 28 May 2025. #LeadershipOpportunity #CEOHiring #BowraFoundation

Could you spot the signs of stroke? 🚨 Act FAST: Face drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulty Time to call 999 - It could save a life. ⏱️ #ActFAST #StrokeAwareness #KnowTheSigns #StrokeEducation #EmergencyResponse

We’re proud to welcome Nicky as our new Chair! A former Army officer, MBE recipient & long-time supporter of our mission, she brings decades of leadership in defence, welfare & veterans' support. Excited for what’s ahead! #Veterans #Leadership #BowraFoundation

Save the Dates! 🗓️ 9-15 June, Mark Bowra MBE takes on the Step by Step challenge — walking 92 miles raising awareness and money for stroke and brain injury survivors 💛 👣 Follow the journey #StepByStep #StrongerTogether #StrokeRecovery #BOWRAFoundation

Training for the Step by Step challenge isn’t something Mark is doing alone — and that’s exactly the point. Recovery isn’t just about the miles — it’s about who walks them with you. Stronger together – step by step. #StepByStep #TeamBOWRA #VeteranSupport #StrokeRecovery

⏳ Just 2 weeks to go! Here are some highs (and lows!) of Marks training so far. Every step counts — and there's still time to show your support. 💛 justgiving.com/campaign/stron… #StepByStep #StrongerTogether #TeamBOWRA #2WeeksToGo #StrokeRecovery #ChallengeCountdown

Here are a few lovely things that have been shared with us from people in the BOWRA community. #feedback #testimony #mbe #foundation #charity #stroke #survivors #strokesurvivor #braininjury #veterans #bowrafoundation #whatsinsidematters #bowrastory #unrelentingpursuitofrecovery

👣 The Step by Step Challenge is almost here! Swipe through for the full route, daily mileage, and how you can support. 💛 Every step helps stroke and brain injury survivors rebuild their independence. 📲 Donate now: justgiving.com/campaign/stron…

⏳ Just 1 week to go! 💛 There’s still time to get behind the mission. Every step counts. 📲 Donate now: justgiving.com/campaign/stron… #StepByStep #StrongerTogether #TeamBOWRA #1WeekToGo #StrokeRecovery #ChallengeCountdown

The Step by Step challenge kicks off today as Mark Bowra MBE and the teams begin their 7-day, 92-mile journey along the South West Coast Path. Donate and follow the journey right here on our socials. 📲 justgiving.com/campaign/stron…

After a tough start yesterday, today’s route brings fewer hills — but the determination stays just as strong. Thank you for all the incredible support so far 💛 📲 donate here: justgiving.com/campaign/stron… #StepByStep #StrongerTogether #TeamBOWRA #StrokeRecovery #BOWRAFoundation

We're so proud to launch Mind Over Matter - The BOWRA Chronicles Podcast Series 💙 Here is a taster of whats to come... Ali —our first BOWRA Buddy and now an inspiring advocate. She portrays every characteristic of a Buddy—strength, resilience, kindness.

The team is settling into their stride and ready for Leg 3 of the Step by Step challenge. Each mile brings more momentum, more resilience, and more powerful stories. 📲 justgiving.com/campaign/stron… #Day3 #StepByStep #StrongerTogether #TeamBOWRA #StrokeRecovery #BrainInjury #Veterans

This is what we do. Providing a safe platform for our beneficiaries to come together with veterans, moving and sharing, inspiring each other and creating the best community.  #bowrabowls #bowls #charity #stroke #survivors #strokesurvivor #bowrafoundation

We’ve reached the halfway point! Thanks for your amazing support. Let’s keep it going 💛 📲 justgiving.com/campaign/stron… #Day4 #HalfwayThere #StepByStep #StrongerTogether #TeamBOWRA #StrokeRecovery #BrainInjury #Veterans

Today, Mark and the team are being joined by beneficiaries — individuals on their own recovery journeys — each walking alongside their own support circles. Every mile walked today carried not just purpose, but unity. justgiving.com/campaign/stron… #Day5 #StrongerTogether #StepByStep

Just 2 days to go! Spirits are high, legs are tired, but the mission is clear. Step by Step, making every mile count for stroke and brain injury survivors. 📲 justgiving.com/campaign/stron… #Day6 #AlmostThere #StepByStep #StrongerTogether #TeamBOWRA #StrokeRecovery #BrainInjury

7 days and 92 miles. Mark and the teams are looking forward to crossing the finish line! Thank you for being part of this incredible journey 💛 📲 You can still donate: justgiving.com/campaign/stron… #Day7 #FinishLine #StepByStep #StrongerTogether #TeamBOWRA #StrokeRecovery