A MORNINGTON man has been named a national finalist in the Stroke Foundation’s 2025 National Stroke Awards, recognising his outstanding dedication to stroke awareness, recovery, and support.Stroke survivor Glenn Browne is up for the prestigious Courage Award category.After suffering a stroke in 2020, Glenn embraced sailing as part of his rehabilitation journey, helping to regain movement and mobility. His passion for the sport has since evolved into an annual fundraising event for the Stroke Foundation, through which he continues to raise awareness and inspire others.“To be acknowledged by the foundation is not only an honour but it makes me extremely…
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MELBOURNE grandmother Jacqueline Wilson has been reunited with one of the Mornington Peninsula paramedics who saved her life after she suffered a stroke one year ago. On June 5 last year the then 55-year-old suddenly collapsed in the driveway while on a supposedly relaxing weekend away in McCrae while caring for her disabled cousin. When she regained consciousness, she was unable to talk or move her right side. Wilson said her main concern was the wellbeing of her cousin whose motorised wheelchair had tipped, causing her to fall. Her husband, Bill, said luck was on their side that day as…