Joanne Leeds

Joanne Leeds shares her story

On April 13, 2005 my husband Stephen had a stroke at 33. Like most people we thought only older people had strokes. It was a shock to learn that 40 per cent of strokes happen to people under the age of 65.

Thankfully my husband made a full recovery and everyday I say to Stephen, “Thank God you’re still here.” So I wanted to make a difference and highlight the fact that stroke doesn’t just happen to older people. Last year I organised the Thank God You’re Still Here Charity Ball and raised over $130,000 to help stop stroke.

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