Celebrate Rosario's 100th Birthday by Supporting Stroke Foundation
By Anna Rulli & Rosetta Santarosa
On 19 September 2026, our family and friends will come together to celebrate an incredible milestone – Rosario Giovanni Cosentino's 100th birthday.
Rosario has lived an extraordinary life and has shown incredible strength and resilience after experiencing three strokes. Rather than receiving gifts, Rosario has asked that his birthday be a celebration of giving back.
In honour of his wish, we invite you to make a donation to Stroke Foundation instead of bringing a gift. Your generosity will help fund vital stroke prevention, support survivors and their families, and invest in research and education so that fewer Australians experience the devastating impact of stroke.
Every donation, no matter the size, is a wonderful way to celebrate Rosario's remarkable milestone while helping create a future with fewer strokes.
Thank you for helping us honour Rosario's 100th birthday in such a meaningful way. Your kindness and support mean the world to our family.
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. And incredibly, around 600 Australian children experience stroke each year.
By supporting me, you'll be contributing to sustaining vital programs and resources that Stroke Foundation provides, including:
💙 Preventing Stroke:
- StrokeSafe Talks
- Australia's Biggest Blood Pressure Check
- Information Resources
 💙 Saving Lives:
- F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) Signs of Stroke Awareness
- Living Guidelines for Stroke Management
- InformMe Website for Health Professionals
 💙 Enhancing Recovery:
- StrokeLine
- My Stroke Journey
- EnableMe Website for Survivors of Stroke
Your support goes beyond just a donation; it's a lifeline for individuals at risk of stroke and survivors of stroke.
Thank you for supporting me. Together we can change the state of stroke in Australia for generations to come.
