Improving the stroke outlook in Tasmania one step at a time
March 16, 2018
I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to the organisers and participants of the first ever Tasmanian Iconic Walks event, held on Saturday 3 March. You are truly inspirational.
Seventy people braved the elements to walk the breathtaking track from the Tasman Arch to Fortescue Bay in the Tasman National Park raising funds for the Stroke Foundation.
I am thrilled that $27,000 has been raised to help the organisation in its mission to prevent, treat and beat stroke. These donations will help more Tasmanians survive stroke, avoid disability and recover.
This amazing event is the brainchild of Hobart local Jo Cordell-Cooper, who lost her beloved father to stroke 10-years-ago. Jo misses him dearly and understands first-hand the heavy toll stroke can take on an individual and their loved ones.
Stroke can change lives in an instant. It kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer and leaves thousands more with an ongoing disability.
Jo and her team have demonstrated such passion to raise awareness of stroke and make a difference. I am looking forward to seeing the Tasmanian Iconic Walks event continue grow and thrive for many years to come.
Saturday was a big day for stroke in the state.
Funds raised by the Tasmanian Iconic Walks will build on the returned State Government’s commitment to deliver a better plan for stroke in Tasmania.
The Stroke Foundation looks forward to working with the State Government to build on stroke awareness in Tasmania, the establishment of a ‘Community of practice’ to improve stroke treatment and care across the state and a Tasmanian Stroke Patient Follow Up service to help Tasmanians live well after stroke.
Currently, Tasmanians are among Australians at highest risk of stroke. Tasmanians are also more likely to die or be left with a disability as a result of stroke as treatment lags behind the rest of the country. There will be an estimated 1500 strokes in Tasmania this year alone, while more than 12,000 stroke survivors are living in the local community.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Stroke can be prevented, it can be treated and it can be beaten, but we need to come together as a community, with industry and government to act.
It is time for action. Thank you for standing with us to bridge the stroke divide.
Sharon McGowan
Chief Executive Officer
Stroke Foundation
Seventy people braved the elements to walk the breathtaking track from the Tasman Arch to Fortescue Bay in the Tasman National Park raising funds for the Stroke Foundation.
I am thrilled that $27,000 has been raised to help the organisation in its mission to prevent, treat and beat stroke. These donations will help more Tasmanians survive stroke, avoid disability and recover.
This amazing event is the brainchild of Hobart local Jo Cordell-Cooper, who lost her beloved father to stroke 10-years-ago. Jo misses him dearly and understands first-hand the heavy toll stroke can take on an individual and their loved ones.
Stroke can change lives in an instant. It kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer and leaves thousands more with an ongoing disability.
Jo and her team have demonstrated such passion to raise awareness of stroke and make a difference. I am looking forward to seeing the Tasmanian Iconic Walks event continue grow and thrive for many years to come.
Saturday was a big day for stroke in the state.
Funds raised by the Tasmanian Iconic Walks will build on the returned State Government’s commitment to deliver a better plan for stroke in Tasmania.
The Stroke Foundation looks forward to working with the State Government to build on stroke awareness in Tasmania, the establishment of a ‘Community of practice’ to improve stroke treatment and care across the state and a Tasmanian Stroke Patient Follow Up service to help Tasmanians live well after stroke.
Currently, Tasmanians are among Australians at highest risk of stroke. Tasmanians are also more likely to die or be left with a disability as a result of stroke as treatment lags behind the rest of the country. There will be an estimated 1500 strokes in Tasmania this year alone, while more than 12,000 stroke survivors are living in the local community.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Stroke can be prevented, it can be treated and it can be beaten, but we need to come together as a community, with industry and government to act.
It is time for action. Thank you for standing with us to bridge the stroke divide.
Sharon McGowan
Chief Executive Officer
Stroke Foundation