Anneleise Evans

On average, in the next 11 minutes, someone in Australia will suffer from a stroke. Even more alarmingly, up to 120 babies and 400 children have a stroke in Australia each year!

Stroke is one of Australia's biggest killers and doesn't discriminate; it affects anyone, anytime. It claims more lives than breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men. 

For the month of November, I'll be taking on the challenge of Stride4Stroke and raising funds for Stroke Foundation to help prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery.

One million strokes a year globally are linked to physical inactivity. Research tells us 30 minutes of exercise five times a week can reduce your stroke risk by 25 percent. This amounts to 600 moving minutes over a month.

Your donation helps to sustain vital programs and resources that Stroke Foundation provides, including:

Preventing Stroke:

• StrokeSafe Talks
• Australia's Biggest Blood Pressure Check
• Information Resources

Saving Lives:

• F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) Signs of Stroke Awareness
• Living Guidelines for Stroke Management
• InformMe Website for Health Professionals

Enhancing Recovery:

• StrokeLine
• My Stroke Journey
• EnableMe Website for Survivors of Stroke

Your support goes beyond just a donation; it's a lifeline for individuals at risk of stroke and survivors of stroke.

This is a cause close to my heart after living with a stroke survivor and seeing the significant impact that it has on the lives of the individual as well as their friends and family.

Thank you for your support. Together we can change the state of stroke in Australia for generations to come.