My Progress
Minutes Moved:
217 minutes
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. That was me on the 10 August 2024, after over 6 months in hospital and rehab, I’m still recovering from home. I try really hard every day to regain full function in my right arm and leg, and hope that one day it will happen and I might be able to work again. When I didn’t move my leg for 11 weeks, it was difficult to imagine that I would ever walk and be able to participate in something like this, but here I am. I am determined to not let what happened to me when my brain bleed, define the rest of my life. I’ve got lots more living to do!
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.
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
$263.75
Tim
$211
Eddie Fisher
Awesome work Michal! A true miracle and a great cause you are supporting. Thanks Ed and Ange
$211
Anonymous
So proud of you
$200
Sandra & Trevor Deamer
$144.54
Brent Watson
You’ve Got This Dicky
$106.12
Renae Hamilton
Stay strong Michael. Your courage and grit is remarkable.
$106.12
Andrea & Brendan Connor
Good luck Michael. You’re an inspiration to many people and you should be very proud of what you have achieved.
$106.12
Michael
$106.12
Peter Fox
Keep going as hard as you've been going mate. You're one impressive man.
$100
Robyn Connell
$80.25
Stephen Knowles
$78.45
Bianca Broderick
$75
Gail Goodyer
$54.12
Bruce Hamilton
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time.
$54.12
Libby Duggan Duggan
$54.12
Conner Walton
$54.12
Nathan Holz
$54.12
Oddy
$54.12
Jess Austin
$54.12
Belinda Meyers
What a role model you are Michael ! Keep kicking those goals with your amazing family at your side , Belinda x
$54.12
Kate Cousins
$54.12
Toni Hall
All the best mate. So proud of you xo
$50
Sue Worth
You are an inspiration to us all
$27.81
Ty Cowley
$27.81
Josh Dagg
Legend Dickie!
$22.58
Mark Bercini
$22.58
Linda Sinclair
$20
So proud of you mate ❤️