More than 850 people from across Australia have signed up to participate in Stroke Foundation's major annual fundraiser throughout the month of November.
Stride4Stroke sees entrants set an activity goal to increase their daily moving minutes to lower their stroke risk, while fundraising to prevent stroke, fund research and support survivors and their families at all stages of their recovery journey.
Showing their commitment to the cause, Team Stroke Foundation are among the 161 teams to take on the challenge. Collectively, they've far raised more than $2,500.
Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr Lisa Murphy is among the team of 13 to be stepping up for stroke next month.
"Throughout November, I'll be running and riding my bike to clock up my moving minutes. It will be great to see many of my colleagues doing the same," Dr Murphy said.
"It says a lot about the culture of an organisation when so many team members are willing to participate. We are quite a competitive group, and we have a shared passion for preventing, treating and beating stroke."
An Australian has a stroke every 19 minutes. One million strokes per year globally are linked to physical inactivity.
In any given week, 12 per cent of Australians say they won't be exercising. Research shows just 30 minutes of exercise five times a week can reduce your stroke risk by 25 per cent.
"One of the benefits of Stride4Stroke is that you can set your own activity goal. From walking, running, cycling, dancing or swimming, the options are endless," Dr Murphy said.
