The Big Cutback
Cut back on alcohol or sugar this March for stroke prevention
Join The Big Cutback and challenge yourself to cut back on alcohol, sugar or another daily habit — all while raising funds for stroke prevention.
What are you cutting back this March?
Alcohol, sugar, or another daily habit?
Set your
fundraising goal
How much can you raise to help support vital stroke prevention initiatives?
The Big Cutback
Cut back during March, smash your fundraising goals and spread the word about stroke prevention.
What cutting back can do for you
Cutting back on alcohol or sugar can help lower blood pressure — one of the biggest risk factors for stroke.
Fewer sugar spikes and alcohol crashes can mean more consistent energy throughout the day.
Reducing alcohol can improve sleep quality, helping your body rest and recover.
Many people notice improved concentration and less brain fog when they cut back.
Cutting back on excess sugar and alcohol reduces empty kilojoules and supports overall health.
A 31-day cutback builds awareness and confidence to make lasting lifestyle changes.
How we support you
We’re here to help you succeed, with support every step of the way. When you join, you’ll get:
Meal planner & recipes
Healthy, simple, and easy-to-follow suggestions to help you stay on track for your habit challenge.
Fundraising tips & resources
Practical advice to help you reach your fundraising goal, including email templates, social media posts, and ideas to involve friends and family.
We’re just a call or click away
Need help or have a question? Contact our friendly team via email or phone—we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Your success = more strokes prevented
Every dollar raised and every habit you cut back helps fund life-saving stroke prevention programs. You’re making a real difference.
Why your help is important
In the next 11 minutes, someone, somewhere in Australia is going to have a stroke.
Stroke is one of Australia's biggest killers and doesn't discriminate; it affects anyone, anytime.
It claims more lives than breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.
Yet, the good news is 80% of strokes are preventable.
By fundraising for The Big Cutback, you’re helping support vital stroke prevention initiatives — like the StrokeSafe Speaker Program, Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check, and life-saving information resources — all working to cut back how many Australians experience a stroke.
StrokeSafe Speakers
Our StrokeSafe speakers deliver presentations to community groups across Australia on what a stroke is, how to recognise it and what people can do to prevent it.
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Or get in touch with us for more information or help.
FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
P: 1300 194 196
E: fundraising@strokefoundation.org.au
ADDRESS
Stroke Foundation
Level 7, 461 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
We also have offices in Brisbane, Perth and Hobart.
