RAISE Awards Winners Announced

Six winners—including celebrities Henry Winkler and Susan Lucci—were recognized at the inaugural Raising Awareness In Stroke Excellence (RAISE) Awards event on October 28, 2011.

Stroke survivor and TV personality Mark McEwen emceed the event that also honored the Aphasia Literacy Group, stroke survivor and artist Tom Watson, Value Health Partners and the stroke team from the University of Mississippi Health Care. Watch highlights, including attendee and winner video testimonials and photos.

New Medication Adherence
Web Page

Visit our new Medication Adherence Web page for information on the importance of taking medications as prescribed, plus links to prescription assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies for stroke-related medications. 

The page also features a list of questions to ask your healthcare professional or pharmacist. Visit National Stroke Association’s Medication Adherence page today to learn more.

November Is National
Caregiver Month

Sandy, a Face of Stroke, shares with us excerpts from the diary she kept while being her husband’s caregiver. Caregivers like Sandy remind us that the most important thing we have in our lives is love.

Embrace life with your loved ones! Celebrate National Caregiver Month and share your caregiving story by becoming a Face of Stroke today.

Your Gifts Matter

The millions of stories about stroke carry with them many reasons to support National Stroke Association. We give thanks for the opportunity to work with millions of individuals who are a community of inspiration—work we could not do without your support.

Give the most personal gift you can this year by helping National Stroke Association tell the millions of stories about stroke.

As a valued supporter of National Stroke Association, you will receive Brain Alert six times a year to keep you up to date on what we are doing in the community.