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Stroke is the leading cause of disability in Australia with more than 250,000 people estimated to be living with the aftermath of strokes. In Australia there are 60,000 strokes a year – one every 10 minutes. It is estimated stroke has a financial burden of $AUD2.4 billion per annum and an immeasurable effect on the afflicted patient and their family. |
Peter Couche is a remarkable man who is determined to make a difference for people who have suffered stroke. While on a business trip to Singapore in 1992, Peter suffered an irreversible brain-stem stroke. Peter was a highly successful Australian stockbroker based in London and father of three. Peter’s stroke left him a quadriplegic with - “Locked-in Syndrome” - he can’t speak and has little muscle control but has an active and alert brain.
In association with the Robinson Institute and the University of Adelaide, Peter has established the Peter Couche Foundation to raise funds to support the Stem Cell for Stroke research of the Robinson Institute. This research provides hope for brain repair treatment for stroke damaged brains. Peter also aims to raise awareness of stroke, particularly that useful life does not end just because you have suffered a stroke.
To donate to the Peter Couche Foundation please dowload the Donation Form and select the Robinson Foundation and listing the Peter Couche Foundation as your donation preference.
For further details about donating to the Peter Couche Foundation or the research of the Robinson Institute please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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