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Stroke4Stroke
Creator   mark scanlon
Close at  Friday, 3 September 2010

I'm having a crack at swimming the english channel, from Dover (England) to Calais (France) in the last week of August 2010. After a mate of mine succesfully did the swim in 2007 and raised a heap of money for childrens cancer, I thought I better 'man up' and do the same...

I'm trying to raise money for the stroke foundation, not only cos its a cool play on words... stroke4stroke... but a good mate of mine Rob was struck down with a stroke at the start of 2009. Luckily Rob has fully recovered but at 35, it goes to show that it can happen to anyone. It got me thinking it was a good idea to raise money for them. I looked into it some more to find out that, behind heart disease, strokes was the 2nd biggest cause of death in Australia in 2008. Unfortunately the stroke foundation doesnt have the profile to recieve the type of fundraising that breast cancer, heart disease childrens cancer etc does so i thought id get onboard and do my bit.

Late in 2009 i was on a training run with Rob and a woman ran out of her front door screaming for help. Inside we found her husband  had collapsed on the floor unconcious in a pool of vomit. The ambulance was called and he is alive but in a bad way due to suffering a stroke... That really brought home how little is known about strokes and their effects....

So hopefully you can donate a few dollars for a good cause and in doing so help motivate me to make it to Calais!
    National Stroke Foundation
The National Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that works with the public, government, health professionals, patients, carers and stroke survivors to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community. Our challenge is to save 110,000 Australians from death and disability due to stroke over 10 years We will achieve this by: Educating the public about the risk factors and signs of stroke and promoting healthy lifestyles. Working with all stakeholders to develop and implement policy on the prevention and management of stroke. Encouraging the development of comprehensive and coordinated services for all stroke survivors and their families. Encouraging and facilitating stroke research. Vision A world free from disability and suffering caused by stroke Mission Stop stroke, save lives, end suffering Goal Save 110,000 lives from death and disability caused by stroke in over the next 10 year Visit us at www.strokefoundation.com.au
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TARGET
$100,000.00
RAISED SO FAR
$1,676.00
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SUPPORTERS
SUPPORTERSAMOUNTMESSAGE
Louise McKinlay 100.00Good Luck Mark!!
Donny Rankin 150.00Onya Pie, I know you're really only in it for the rub down with sheep fat mate!! Smash it!!!
Claire O'Reilly 100.00 
John & Fiona 100.00A great cause, a great swim!
Brigid & Kit 75.00Looking forward to helping you get ready for the big swim, we will cook a big bowl of pasta for you!! Fingers x we may still be able to help be your boat support. Think its a fantastic thing you are doing, good luck!
Kat France 30.00No worries - it's only about 42,000 strokes, it's too cold for any self-respecting sharks, and you don't have to take your passport.
Chris Abbott 30.00You're nuts, if you dont freeze you will be die from swallowing a passing tampon.....
Carlita Foster-Hogg 50.00All the best of luck and motivating thoughts your way you wee fish! It's super inspiring and for such a great cause :)
Wesley James 100.00Chuck it in bro I have now!
Julie Jones 30.00I used to be Robs flat mate for 5 yrs - he's a great bloke and has lots friends - but not all of us would swim the English channel for him!! Mark, you're doing a great thing raising awareness for the stroke foundation. Good luck with it all the preparations...Julie
Anonymous 20.00Well done Scanners, Glad you'll have Douga in the support boat
Anne Hallam 50.00Good luck Scanners!
Paul Johnstone 100.00Top class effort! I don't know how you're going to remain a BTM in that cold channel water..
Yolande Joubert 100.00 
Sophie Knox 20.00Good luck Scanners!
Ann Jones 20.00Hi, Received info on your swim from Rob Goyen's in WA - good luck with your swim for a great cause. Best wishes Ann Jones
Leggy 50.00Go hard scano you salty sea dog!
Andrew Driscoll 100.00Good luck! Andy & Imy
dougal harris 101.00voyez-vous dans la terre de grenouille
ruth whitaker 30.00Good luck Scanners, you're a champ :)
Finn Box 100.00Go dude ! - good luck and fair waters :)
Liam & Robbie Smyth 100.00Good cause and good luck- you tha man!
Brendan McNally 100.00Go for it "Pie Boy" - hope to still be here to watch your amazing effort. Look forward to checking out the training schedule as well!! Macca
Anonymous 20.00