Survivor and advocate a Stroke Award Winner
May 13, 2019
Albert Park man Kevin English has been recognised at the Stroke Foundation’s 2019 Stroke Awards for his tireless work to reduce the impact of stroke on the community.
Kevin was presented with this year’s Volunteer of the Year Award at a ceremony at the Melbourne Town Hall.
The 66 year old stroke survivor began volunteering for Stroke Foundation six years ago and his involvement has spanned many different roles in that time. These include educating the community through StrokeSafe presentations, representing people with stroke on the Stroke Foundation Consumer Council, sharing his experience in educational videos and in media and advocating with government and the health system to improve stroke treatment and care.
Kevin said he was honoured to have been named this year’s Volunteer of the Year.
“After my stroke, I was not able to return to my previous job as an electrical engineer, so I looked for other avenues to make a positive contribution,” Kevin said.
“I get enormous satisfaction from volunteering. I am passionate about raising awareness about stroke prevention and the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke. I hope to spread these important messages to as many people as possible to prevent them from going through the traumatic experience of a stroke.”
Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Sharon McGowan congratulated Kevin on being named this year’s winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award.
“Kevin has contributed countless hours to Stroke Foundation. He has influenced the charity’s core aims, to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery, on many levels” Ms McGowan said.
“Kevin is an inspiration. His experience, dedication and insights are invaluable.”
Kevin was presented with this year’s Volunteer of the Year Award at a ceremony at the Melbourne Town Hall.
The 66 year old stroke survivor began volunteering for Stroke Foundation six years ago and his involvement has spanned many different roles in that time. These include educating the community through StrokeSafe presentations, representing people with stroke on the Stroke Foundation Consumer Council, sharing his experience in educational videos and in media and advocating with government and the health system to improve stroke treatment and care.
Kevin said he was honoured to have been named this year’s Volunteer of the Year.
“After my stroke, I was not able to return to my previous job as an electrical engineer, so I looked for other avenues to make a positive contribution,” Kevin said.
“I get enormous satisfaction from volunteering. I am passionate about raising awareness about stroke prevention and the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke. I hope to spread these important messages to as many people as possible to prevent them from going through the traumatic experience of a stroke.”
Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Sharon McGowan congratulated Kevin on being named this year’s winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award.
“Kevin has contributed countless hours to Stroke Foundation. He has influenced the charity’s core aims, to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery, on many levels” Ms McGowan said.
“Kevin is an inspiration. His experience, dedication and insights are invaluable.”