Hayley Tzakos

I’m taking on the challenge of Stride4Stroke and raising funds for Stroke Foundation!

Hi Everyone, 

For the first time ever, I'm taking on the challenge of Stride4Stroke and raising funds for Stroke Foundation to help prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery. 

As some of you may know my dad, Jim, unexpectedly had a stroke in December 2023, a few days out from Christmas. 2024 has been an incredibly challenging year for our family, but also for dad undertaking rehab for his recovery to return to doing things he loves most - riding and building his motorbike and being active. His strength during his recovery is nothing short of inspiring.

In the next 11 minutes, someone, somewhere in Australia is going to have a stroke.

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. And incredibly, up to 120 babies and 400 children have a stroke in Australia each year.

By supporting me, you'll be helping 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.

Thank you for supporting me and Team Tzakos. Together we can change the state of stroke in Australia for generations to come.