My Progress
Minutes Moved:
600 minutes
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 create a future with fewer strokes.
In the next 11 minutes, someone, somewhere in Australia is going to have a stroke.
Stroke is one of Australia's biggest killers and doesn't discriminate; it affects anyone, anytime. It claims more lives than breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men. And incredibly, up to 120 babies and 400 children have a stroke in Australia each year.
By supporting me, you'll be helping to sustain vital programs and resources that Stroke Foundation provides, including:
Preventing Stroke:
- StrokeSafe Talks
- Australia's Biggest Blood Pressure Check
- Information Resources
Saving Lives:
- F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) Signs of Stroke Awareness
- Living Guidelines for Stroke Management
- InformMe Website for Health Professionals
Enhancing Recovery:
- StrokeLine
- My Stroke Journey
- EnableMe Website for Survivors of Stroke
Your support goes beyond just a donation; it's a lifeline for individuals at risk of stroke and survivors of stroke.
Thank you for supporting me. Together we can change the story of stroke.
My Updates
Day 1-3
Day 1: Swam for 30 minutes for the first time since 2013. I forgot how to count halfway through becauseI was so tired and so I think it was about 50 laps (give or take). Swam right into a ladder halfway down the pool gaining a 12.5cm scratch and plenty of bruising (thank you blood thinners).So far I have helped Stroke Foundation deliver…
Initial advice and support from a health professional on StrokeLine
A stroke recovery pack to three survivors of stroke
Training to a StrokeSafe volunteer to deliver community talks.
Funding to stroke researchers to find the next game-changer in stroke.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$144.54
Yolanda Lucas
$54.12
Chloe, Dave & Lucy Bravos
Amazing work Karen!
$54.12
Tiang
Thinking of you and your family all the way from Melbourne <3. Keep going!
$54.12
Ian & Josephine Hewitt
Go for it Karen. You are amazing!! Love Auntie Jo & Uncle Ian xx
$54.12
Jack Jones
I think it’s so incredible and encouraging to see that you’ve been doing this! It’s amazing to have the opportunity to help other people who’ve had similar experiences as you have, and to be able to cover and support them with all the help they need. Well done!
$25
Aimee Smith
$25
Karen Binns
$22.58
Sarah Smith
You are amazing Karen,
$22.58
Tanya Blencowe
You are an Inspiration Karen🩷🪷🌷 ♥️ Tanya xxx
$20
Anonymous
$17.16
Andrew White
🙂
$11.65
Bethanie Fraser
$5
You are Amazing!