Stroke Foundation | iampaulfink

I created this site to share my experience in the hope it can help raise awareness and benefit other stroke survivors.

Paul Fink

Jan 29, 2021

Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Three years ago lots of exciting things happened. My youngest son was born, I started to learn to run again, and, unexpectedly, I was...

Paul Fink

Sep 16, 2019

Anxiety, epileptic seizures and travelling

‘One in three people experience depression at some point during the five years after their stroke. Depression and anxiety are very common...

Paul Fink

Jun 16, 2018

Embracing and utilising technology after my stroke

Modern medicine and technological advances in recovery is always evolving, and definitely helping me to able to make my life easier and...

Paul Fink

Mar 23, 2018

2015 Melbourne Marathon Festival

I’ve always loved the Melbourne Marathon Festival. It combines so much of the things that make me happy. I love running because clears my...

Paul Fink

Feb 19, 2018

Overcoming the fear of speaking

Prior to my stroke, I was reasonably comfortable to talk in groups - it was not my favourite pastime - to be honest - nonetheless did it...

Paul Fink is lucky to be alive. His family was nearly torn apart when - aged just 34, he suffered a massive stroke.