PORT Macquarie's "Pezet Pacers" led by Emily Styles, her siblings, partners and aunty have dashed beyond their fundraising target to raise more than $17,000 for stroke awareness and research.
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The team took part in the Stroke Foundation's annual physical activity campaign Stride4Stroke.
Emily said her gran, brother in-law, dad and mum have all experienced strokes, with varying outcomes.
"In the most recent case, my mum Jenny had a stroke in April this year and it has changed her life completely," Emily said.
"Mum was always busy because we have a large family. She also had her own business, but has lost her independence and movement on her left side. While she is slowly making gains in her recovery, one of the things she is devastated about is being unable to hold her two new grandchildren.
"Through Stride4Stroke we want to support Stroke Foundation in its mission to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery to help other families like ours in the future."
Stroke is sudden. It is a devastating disease that strikes the brain and can impact people of all ages. However, the good news is 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by managing blood pressure and living a healthy, active lifestyle.
Stroke Foundation New South Wales state manager Rhian Paton-Kelly said one million strokes each year globally are linked to physical inactivity.
Every dollar raised through Stride4Stroke will help Stroke Foundation prevent stroke, fund research and support survivors and their families at all stages of the recovery journey.
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