The Reas of Sunshine

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6 team members

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This team has raised $6,775

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This team has logged 293 moving minutes

Our team is taking on the challenge of Stride4Stroke and raising funds for Stroke Foundation!

This September we're taking part in Stride for Stroke to raise awareness about stroke and raise funds for the Stroke Foundation, which provides vital support to stroke survivors and their families, while also educating Australians about stroke risk, prevention and recovery.

This cause is incredibly close to our hearts. Almost a year ago, our brother, dad and husband, Garren ("Gaz"), suffered a massive stroke. During those first terrifying weeks while Gaz was in ICU, the Stroke Foundation's resources helped our family understand what had happened, what to expect, and how to navigate such an overwhelming time. When Gaz woke from his coma, those same resources became an important part of helping him understand what had happened to him and the long road ahead.

Gaz's resilience, courage and determination throughout his recovery have been an incredible inspiration to everyone who knows him. It's a privilege to be taking on this fundraiser together as a family, with Gaz joining our team as he continues his remarkable recovery journey.

Almost 47,000 Australians will have a stroke this year — that's one every 11 minutes.

Your donation will help fund vital programs and services that:

  • Prevent stroke through education and awareness.
  • Support people and families when stroke happens.
  • Help survivors recover and rebuild their lives.

Every dollar brings us closer to our goal and helps change lives.

Thank you for supporting our team and for standing with Gaz as we stride together for stroke.

Thank you to our Sponsors

$315

Shonagh Botley

Family of legends!! All my love brother <3

$290

East2east Joinery

$215

Sophia Fowler

$215

Mark Gillard

Love ya mate keep fighting ❤️🙏

$200

Kazade

So proud of you Bron. Great cause.

$165

K&a

Much love

$117.43

Ricko

Go on my son!!!

$117.43

Rhys Stratford

Gaz is the man! Love you brother!

$117.43

Paul Carpenter

Love to you guys x Go Gaz and Sam

$117.43

Paul Carpenter

Go Gaz and Sam love to you all ❤️

$117.43

Alex Dilbo

Hey man, such a good cause. Sorry to hear what Garren had to go through but sounds like the foundation made a big difference and he’s doing better now. Best wishes to you and the fam.

$117.43

Donnalee Lund

We love you and are super proud of you. 🥰❤️

$117.43

Emma & Cam

$117.43

Erin

Go you good thing!

$117.43

Anne

My friend lost her 34 year old daughter to a stroke. Thanks for fundraising.

$117.43

Tess Borg

$117.43

Sarebear

Well done Bron

$117.43

Robyn Rea

You are an absolute champion. I love you Bron

$117.43

Robyn Rea

Go courts

$117.43

Louise Worrall

All these best to you and your family

$117.43

Sarah Ede

Wonderful cause Sammy -girl. Much love to you and Gaz. Xoxox

$117.43

Ben

Love you bro

$106.75

Cody Clark

You the man gaz Love ya mate!!!

$106.75

Marsha Jenkins

What an incredible man ! Your family need you , keep on keeping on Garren. Lots of love ❤️

$106.75

Elizabeth Rein

❤️

$106.75

Bron Alder

Go Gaz!! Cant wait to work towards a goal together as a team for an important cause. Let’s do this 🙌

$106.75

Stephen M

Way to go Ricky, Bron and Fam! Gaz is an inspiration as are you all xx

$106.75

Jordan Nye

From Liza and I 😊 love you! ❤️

$106.75

Niamh

Well done Bronny!!

$104.35

Paula Tierney

$61.36

Belinda Parker

You are all super amazing people ❤️ love Bini xxx

$61.36

Jacob Farragher

$61.36

Char

$61.36

Nicole Adams

$61.36

Sam Rea

Thank you Courtney. Love Mum x

$61.36

Sam Rea

Thank you Ricky! Love Mum x

$61.36

Sam Rea

Thank you for organising all of this! Live Mum x

$61.36

Samantha Rea

Thanks for supporting us and the stroke foundation Meg! Love Sam x

$61.36

Jennifer Etminan

I hope you raise lots!

$61.36

Lauren Mckenzie

$61.36

Shaun Hangan

$61.36

Donnalee Lund

Excellent cause Ricky, well done. X

$61.36

Donnalee Lund

🥰❤️

$61.36

Robyn Rea

This is a great idea sammy

$61.36

Jaime And Scott Horninge

$61.36

Rhiannon Lund

Your such an amazing strong man ❤️ Love to you all 😘

$61.36

Samantha Rea

$61.36

Samantha Rea

$61.36

Remy Woods

Good luck and go get em Bron!

$61.36

Sean Whelan

Yew!! Xx

$61.36

Melissa Melville

Keep kicking goals Gaz. You're a true inspiration.

$61.36

Peter Ridgeway

What a special way to help Bron, I hope it is a great experience for you!

$61.36

Megs Rea

$60.04

Jo Gibbs

You go girl. Gaz is doing so well.

$55.95

David Gilard

Great fundraiser Sam

$55.95

Josh

$55.95

Alix

The character limit on this page is too small to capture the epic description that this deserves. Love you Ricky & Bron x

$55.95

Robyn Rea

Go team rea

$55.95

Paul Wright

$55.95

Tom & Ariellle

$55.95

David Gilard

Good on you Sunshine

$55.95

Paul Wright

$55.95

J&d Hebbard

$55

Jordan West

Good on you

$55

Megs Rea

You get a shirt 🤣

$55

Anonymous

Wonderful effort Bron for an amazing cause ❤️

$50.49

Jimsy

$50

Anonymous

Go get 'em, Gaz! Much love. X

$45.30

Romaine Atterton

Love you xx

$40

Nathan Sharman

$34.40

Alex Chiswell

Well done mate!

$34.40

Rpm Dyno & Performance

$33.68

Anonymous

$33.68

Joe Teng

To Bron and Ricky. Sending loads of love to you and the family. We wish you all the best and we hope to see you soon.

$28.81

Remmy

$23.81

Henry

$23.81

Ash Phelan

$23.81

Jayden Hebbard

You’re a champion Gaz. Love ya mate.

$23.81

Anonymous

$23.81

Bec

$23.33

Danni Allen

$11.92

Tash

Always a legend, may your legs never end. Great cause my dude, much love to you and your fam!