The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand: reducing risks, improving outcomes

New Patrons for Stroke Foundation

The Stroke Foundation is delighted to announce that Their Excellencies, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General of New Zealand, and Lady Janine Mateparae, have agreed to become joint Patrons.

Sir Jerry is New Zealand’s 20th Governor-General and was knighted in June 2011 after a near-40 year military career.  He enlisted as a soldier in the New Zealand Army in 1972 and rose through the ranks until he was appointed Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force in 2006, the first New Zealander of Māori descent to hold the office.

The Foundation is very much looking forward to working with its new Patrons.

For more information about the Governor-General, visit: www.gg.govt.nz

The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand

We're here to help and support people and their families/whānau affected by stroke. It can be challenging when it happens to you or to someone close, but many New Zealanders who have had a stroke go on to live healthy, functional lives. Click here to share some of their stories.

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