Suzie Bourchier

We're taking on the challenge of Stride4Stroke and raising funds for Stroke Foundation!

Hi there, we're taking on the challenge of Stride4Stroke and raising funds for Stroke Foundation to help prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery.

Ian's story:
In 2017, my dad, Ian (a.k.a. BBQ Boy), faced a challenging battle when he developed multiple blood clots in his spinal cord, leading to several strokes. It took three hospital admissions, two different hospitals, and countless medical teams—along with numerous medical students and four lumbar punctures—to finally reach a diagnosis. Dad’s case was particularly unique, and it took over a week to identify the cause.

As a result of the strokes and the lumbar punctures, he now experiences a lack of sensation in his lower limbs and will soon need bilateral hip replacements. The impact of this ordeal has been profound, affecting not only his physical health but also taking a toll on his mental well-being and our family as a whole.

Chief's story: 

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 this cause, 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 your support. Together we can change the state of stroke in Australia for generations to come.