NEW! F.A.S.T. Hero - honors an individual who recognized the warning signs of a stroke and acted fast to get help for the person having a stroke. Survivor Hero Honors an individual who has survived a ...

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S. [1]. Those who have had a stroke often must overcome physical, emotional and cognitive ...

Melanie Williams knows how important a stroke hero is. Ten years ago, the Verizon executive nearly lost her mother to stroke, but her nephew called 9-1-1 in time. "It was touch and go for a moment, ...

“I’m a fanatical fan of football, so you can imagine how excited I was to enter the stadium to see my favorite team play; but I lost my balance and fell. I’m lucky the people near me jumped into ...