Life Saving Fast Campaign Launched In Tasmania

TAS launch of Stroke Week

New FAST Campaign to save more lives

The new FAST campaign targets everyone in the community including children, older and culturally diverse people to ensure they recognise the signs of stroke immediately and seek medical help FAST.

Speaking in support of the new campaign will be a stroke survivor, migrant, senior citizen and children who have experienced stroke first hand in their family.

When: 10.30am, Tuesday 15 September 2009

Where: Glenorchy Civic Centre
Cooper Street, Glenorchy

For Media - photo and interview opportunities:
* Deputy Premier & Minister for Health, Lara Giddings MP
* National Stroke Foundation State Manager, Connie Digolis
* Spokespeople for FAST campaign
* Copies of the new FAST TVC will be available on disc

Contact: Connie Digolis on 0418 431 995

SOURCE: National Stroke Foundation