Hume and Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to nominate unsung heroes in the community for the Stroke Foundation’s 2022 awards.
The awards recognise a wide range of people, including survivors of stroke, family members, carers, volunteers, fundraisers, researchers, and health professionals.
There are seven award categories this year, including a new accolade, the Stroke Warrior Award.
This new award is open to inspirational children who have taken the initiative to raise awareness of stroke, recovering themselves or supporting a stroke-impacted family member.
Stroke Foundation Acting Chief Executive Mark Karlovic said the Stroke Awards are a highlight on the annual Stroke Foundation calendar.
“There are so many incredible individuals across the country who have demonstrated courage, tenacity, passion and care to improve lives for people with stroke,” Mr Karlovic said.
He said the new Stroke Warrior Award is an opportunity to celebrate the efforts of the very youngest in Australia’s stroke community.
“We know there are children and teenagers who make incredible efforts in their own stroke recoveries, and many who play a significant role in the stroke journey of their parents and grandparents.
“For example, they might have been the one to recognise the signs of stroke and call triple zero (000), or to have arranged their entire school class to write get well letters to a teacher.”
“The caring actions and courage of the children who are living with the impact of stroke in their lives are as important to celebrate as our amazing medical professionals, carers, and fundraisers.
“We are looking forward to hearing their incredible stories, so we need our wider community to get their nominations in.”
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