AS part of his inspiring journey to reach the four furthest parts of the country, stroke survivor Tommy Quick will be stopping in Euroa later this month.
Mr Quick's journey is an incredible story of overcoming adversity.
After suffering a stroke at just 12 years old, he has continually persevered to achieve sensational accomplishments.
Beyond relearning how to walk, talk and eat again after his stroke, Mr Quick walked the Kokoda Trail in 2014 and more recently set himself the challenge of reaching the four furthest points of Australia on a recumbent trike.
This trip, beginning in 2021, is a 9000km trip to raise funds for stroke support services and raise awareness about strokes in young people.
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While part–way through his most recent adventure in November 2021, Mr Quick was struck by a vehicle in South Australia's Barossa Valley, leaving him with multiple broken bones and causing the trip to be postponed while he recovered.
It should be no surprise that Mr Quick responded to the accident in his typical fashion, bouncing back and setting a 2023 return date to continue his "4–points" adventure.
He is now about to get back on his trike and resume the trip, with a stop in Euroa planned for March 27 and 28.
When talking about the adventure and his motivations for spreading awareness, Mr Quick reflected poignantly on his journey since childhood.
"I'm in a position I can help support more research into young victim stroke research," he said.
"I can help promote increased social inclusion.
"I can help to break down the perception of disability and often the limited mentality people have about this.
"I also want to challenge myself to see 'if I can'.
"Increasing social inclusion is very important to me.
"I dislike the word 'disabled' and want to emphasize that anyone can achieve their own goals.
"They're not disabled, they are in many different ways abled.
"As I progress on this massive challenge I plan to stop along the way wherever people will listen, such as schools, town halls and libraries to talk to people.
"To share my story, and grow support and increase education about those afflicted by a stroke, and the challenges of low social exclusion."
Mr Quick will depart from Melbourne on March 24, resuming his journey.
Arriving in Euroa on March 27, he is planning a stop at one of the local pubs and chatting with interested locals.
More information on the 4–points adventure can be found at https://www.the4points.org/.
