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November 2012
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Celebrate Your Stroke Champion
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Whether your stroke champion is a survivor, caregiver, family member, friend or even a
medical professional, this year you can let
them know how much they mean to you, while raising awareness and vital
funds for stroke.
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The Importance of Caregivers
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Caregivers and family members play a vital role in a stroke survivor’s recovery. November is National Family Caregivers Month. Learn why Henry Winkler is joining
National Stroke Association in celebrating this important month.
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See and Share Key Stroke Info
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A
picture is worth a thousand words. That’s why we’ve made it so easy for you to
share essential stroke information on Facebook, including important warning
signs, like severe headaches and slurred speech. Download
this infographic and share it with your networks—the more knowledge people
have, the more lives will be saved.
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"Hercules" Actor Kevin Sorbo Helps Honor Award Winners
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A
9-year-old stroke survivor and a support group for stroke survivors with aphasia
were among those honored at the second annual Raising Awareness in Stroke Excellence (RAISE) Awards on Oct. 19 in
Denver, Colo. Keynote speaker Kevin Sorbo and emcee Mark McEwen spoke about
their own experiences with stroke.
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Find out what
inspires the award winners every day to raise awareness about stroke.
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Get Social With the Chief
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Follow, "like" and connect with our chief executive officer, Jim Baranski, on social media.
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"I
was 27 years old and pregnant. An aneurysm and stroke changed my life forever.”
–Dreamor, stroke survivor
Read Dreamor’s story of stroke and recovery in the Faces of Stroke℠ gallery.
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Healthcare Law
and You
See
how the federal Affordable Care Act affects you at HealthCareAndYou.org.
Select your state and age range, and see which provisions affect you now and in
the future.
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As a valued supporter of National Stroke Association, you will receive Brain Alert monthly to keep you up to date on stroke news and information.
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Corporate Alliance
Board Members
Chairman level
Allergan, Inc. • Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Genentech, Inc.
Executive level
Medtronic, Inc. • Bristol-Myers Squibb Company/Pfizer Inc. Partnership
Director level
ACORDA Therapeutics • Avanir Pharmaceuticals • Lundbeck •
Patterson Medical
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