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Country superstar Amber Lawrence hits her Stride for Stroke

November 05, 2014
Country  music  superstar  Amber  Lawrence  will  swap  her  heels  for  sneakers  this November as she Strides for Stroke in aid of the National Stroke Foundation.

Amber will stride 100 kilometres  during the month, in honour of her father. Amber’s father was an active surf-lifesaver, when at aged 40 he was struck down by stroke.

“I have witnessed  firsthand  the devastation  Stroke causes to families – and wish to help raise awareness  that prevention of stroke is possible, to help families avoid the hardship we all went through when my Dad suffered a major stroke,’’ Amber said.

“It had a profound impact on me, our family and our friends and I want to do what I can to prevent others from that pain.”

Amber’s fundraising effort will culminate with a 6.5 kilometre community walk starting and ending at the South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club. Amber’s father was a long- time member and supporter of the club.

On  the  walk  Amber  will  be  joined  by  fellow  celebrities,  family,  friends,  surf  club members and local residents. At the conclusion of the walk Amber will conduct a live performance of her song Lifesaver, which is featured on her new album Superhero.

Amber said a celebration at South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club was a fitting tribute to her beloved dad.

“My Dad was such a proud member of this community;  he was so active within the club and the area before his stroke. I am looking forward to performing at a place that meant so much to my Dad,’’ she said.

“I have chosen to perform my song Lifesaver as it is about my family. Over the years I have written a lot of songs about my family, particularly my Dad. This song is the story of my Dad – a surf life saver, a father, a husband, a larrikin and a stroke survivor.”

National  Stroke  Foundation  Chief  Executive  Officer  Dr  Erin  Lalor  said  that  stroke survivors, carers, health professionals, families and friends were set to come together from across the country for Stride for Stroke.

“The stroke community will come together in a month long campaign to help stop stroke, save lives and end suffering,’’ Dr Lalor said.

“Stride for Stroke is  asking walkers and runners from across Australia to  take on a personal challenge throughout November and help fight stroke.

“Whether your challenge is  to  take a  step  in  rehab, walk  around the  block, run 25 kilometres or even 1,000 kilometres, the aim is to take part. This event is for people to have fun and get active while raising much needed funds for stroke.”

Join  Stride  for  Stroke,  pledge  your  kilometre  target,  get  out  there  and  pound  the pavement.   Register  for  Stride  for  Stroke.  Once signed up, you will receive your very own personal fundraising  page which you can personalise, track your progress and ask your friends to support your challenge.