Our commitment to New Zealand
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The Stroke Foundation is the national organisation devoted to supporting stroke survivors, and helping all New Zealanders keep safe from stroke.
Stroke is New Zealand’s second single biggest killer and the leading cause of serious adult disability. Each year, over 11,000 strokes are experienced - that’s one every 45 minutes! And research shows us that over the next decade the number of people experiencing stroke will rise by 40%.
The Stroke Foundation is the national charity in New Zealand solely dedicated to the prevention of and recovery from stroke. For over 40 years, we have actively promoted ways to avoid stroke and dedicated ourselves to working closely with stroke survivors, their family / whānau and carers.
New Zealanders' generosity will enable us to help thousands of stroke survivors this year; providing them with critical services to ensure the best possible outcomes.
75% of strokes are preventable, so we will continue our vital awareness campaigns and health promotion programmes – saving thousands of lives.