A SPECIALIST stroke nurse at Airedale Hospital tackled the Leeds Half Marathon to boost a fundraising campaign.

Pam Beaumont took part in the run to help coin-in cash for special monitors to detect atrial fibrillation (AF) in stroke patients.

She completed the course in one hour 45 minutes.

"So far we have raised just over £500 but we have many more events planned over the summer – which begin this month, Stroke Awareness Month," said Pam.

"Early detection of AF will ultimately save lives, which is why we are raising money to buy the monitors.

"This equipment will be much better than what we currently use.

"Atrial fibrillation can be intermittent, which means we don't always detect it when patients wear monitors for only 24 hours.

"The new equipment will allow us to monitor patients over a longer period of time, whilst they continue with their normal activities, which increases our chances of picking up on the condition."

The stroke unit aims to raise £10,000 to buy four monitors and the software.

People can still support Pam at justgiving.com/Pamela-Beaumont or donate to the appeal by calling 01535 292115.