Jacinta Raquel

I’m taking on the challenge of Stride4Stroke and raising funds for Stroke Foundation!

Hi there, I'm taking on the challenge of Stride4Stroke and raising funds for Stroke Foundation to help prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery.

I'm doing this challenge in memory of my Lolo (grandpa) who suffered 3 strokes in his lifetime which affected his everyday life and capabilities including his mobility, motor control, speech, immunity, confidence, mental processing and ability to do simple tasks we take for granted. 

Regardless of the effect this had - he never stopped fighting and treasuring the small, precious moments in life. I want to do something positive in my own small way towards this cause which I have a personal connection with and I hope you will support me to achieve a positive impact towards fighting this in the future. This challenge is also for all the incredible specialists who helped in his recovery each time to ease his pain - there needs to be more awareness and support to these occupational therapists, nurses, speech pathologists, doctors etc so they can keep saving lives and be valued for the difference they make.

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Did you know stroke is one of Australia's biggest killers and there is one stroke every 19 minutes, even though more than 80% of strokes can be prevented? 

Stroke doesn't discriminate; it affects anyone, anytime, even unborn babies. It claims more lives than breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men. Even more distressing, around 600 Australian children experience stroke each year.

Your support can make a significant difference, and I kindly ask you to help me reach my fundraising goal by making a donation. It only takes a minute, and any amount you can give, no matter how large or small, will go a long way in supporting Stroke Foundation's vision of a world free from disability and suffering caused by stroke.

With your generosity, the Stroke Foundation will be able to:

Prevent Stroke: By empowering a greater proportion of adult Australians to recognize the modifiable risk factors for stroke, we can increase their chances of preventing stroke and living healthier lives.

Save Lives: Your support will enable hospitals and healthcare providers across Australia to enhance their capabilities in stroke care and rehabilitation services, ultimately saving more lives.

Enhance Recovery: By reaching out to those affected by stroke, the Stroke Foundation ensures that more Australians can access reliable information, resources, and essential post-stroke support, promoting a better recovery journey for stroke survivors.

Your donation will directly contribute to these critical initiatives, bringing hope, assistance, and improved outcomes to stroke survivors and their families.

Thank you for your support. Your generosity means a lot to me and my family.