Stride4Stroke smashes its record
December 06, 2021
Dear Editor,
I am excited to announce Stroke Foundation’s annual physical activity fundraiser Stride4Stroke has raised a record of more than $453,000 this year.
I wish to thank the 1,393 participants from right around Australia for this incredible achievement. Every step, every minute of activity and every dollar raised will make a difference to survivors of stroke and their families.
By getting involved in Stride4Stroke, our ‘Striders’ also helped raise awareness of stroke in their local communities and took steps towards reducing their own stroke risk by being active. Together, they clocked up almost 1million moving minutes.
I also wish to thank the people who supported Striders with well-wishes, encouragement, and generous donations. We are truly grateful.
Stride4Stroke’s beauty is its flexibility. You choose your own physical activity and set a personal movement goal to complete anytime during November. I have loved seeing the images of participants on social media running, walking, doing yoga and all sorts of other activities while proudly wearing their green Stride4Stroke tank tops. Although it is a virtual campaign, the passion and dedication displayed was an incredibly united effort.
Stroke strikes the brain. It is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability. It’s estimated more than 27,400 people will have a stroke for the first time this year, including children, young adults and seniors.
Every dollar raised through Stride4Stroke will help Stroke Foundation prevent stroke, fund research and support survivors and their families at all stages of the recovery journey. This includes the operation of Stroke Foundation’s free telephone service StrokeLine (1800 787 653).
There’s no doubt 2021 has been another challenging year for so many people in our community due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s never too late to focus on your health. When you get active, like our Striders, you will feel the physical and mental benefits. I look forward to welcoming everyone to join in the fun of Stride4Stroke in 2022!
Sharon McGowan
Chief Executive Officer, Stroke Foundation
I am excited to announce Stroke Foundation’s annual physical activity fundraiser Stride4Stroke has raised a record of more than $453,000 this year.
I wish to thank the 1,393 participants from right around Australia for this incredible achievement. Every step, every minute of activity and every dollar raised will make a difference to survivors of stroke and their families.
By getting involved in Stride4Stroke, our ‘Striders’ also helped raise awareness of stroke in their local communities and took steps towards reducing their own stroke risk by being active. Together, they clocked up almost 1million moving minutes.
I also wish to thank the people who supported Striders with well-wishes, encouragement, and generous donations. We are truly grateful.
Stride4Stroke’s beauty is its flexibility. You choose your own physical activity and set a personal movement goal to complete anytime during November. I have loved seeing the images of participants on social media running, walking, doing yoga and all sorts of other activities while proudly wearing their green Stride4Stroke tank tops. Although it is a virtual campaign, the passion and dedication displayed was an incredibly united effort.
Stroke strikes the brain. It is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability. It’s estimated more than 27,400 people will have a stroke for the first time this year, including children, young adults and seniors.
Every dollar raised through Stride4Stroke will help Stroke Foundation prevent stroke, fund research and support survivors and their families at all stages of the recovery journey. This includes the operation of Stroke Foundation’s free telephone service StrokeLine (1800 787 653).
There’s no doubt 2021 has been another challenging year for so many people in our community due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s never too late to focus on your health. When you get active, like our Striders, you will feel the physical and mental benefits. I look forward to welcoming everyone to join in the fun of Stride4Stroke in 2022!
Sharon McGowan
Chief Executive Officer, Stroke Foundation