Calendar of Events National Stroke Association's calendar listings show stroke related events and conferences that are taking place throughout the year and around the country. If you are interested in having your event listed please fill out the event submission form. Please direct any questions about event submissions to calendar@stroke.org. If you are interested in finding support group meetings, please visit our searchable Stroke Group Registry containing more than 500 groups in 48 states. Stroke Support Group Registry Search INTERNET strokesurvivorsandcaregivers.ning.com For more information contact: Walter Steinlauf at (916) 366-3148 or email Brain2005@comcast.net. CALIFORNIA April 29, 2009 Stroke and Rehabilitation 1:30-3:30pm Long Beach Petroleum Club Long Beach More Info:  http://www.rthfoundation.org/ or 949-305-8450 pre-registration is required Additional Details:  Stroke survivor education, important tips for stroke survivors and their caregivers.  Long Beach Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave, Long Beach. CA  90807 May 7, 2009 5:00-7:00pm Victory Over Stroke, Community Awareness Penninsula Stroke Association Santana Row San Jose May 13, 2009 11:00am-2:30pm Victory Over Stroke, Community Awareness The Magnolia of Millbrae Millbrae May 20, 4:00pm-7:30pm Victory Over Stroke, Community Awareness O’Connor Hospital San Jose May 28, 4:00-7:30pm Victory Over Stroke, Community Awareness Garden Court Hotel Palo Alto More Info:  events@psastroke.org or 650-565-8485 Additional Details:  May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the Peninsula Stroke Association presents Victory Over Stroke very year during the month of May as part of our community-wide campaign to increase awareness about stroke.  Victory Over Stroke is both an educational and fundraising event for PSA.  For seven years, a distinguished medical panel from local stroke centers has presented the latest in stroke treatment, prevention and research.  For sponsorship opportunities and information about Victory Over Stroke 2009 contact PSA at events@psastroke.org or call 650-565-8485. May 30, 2009 UCLA Brain Attack!  09 Bradley International Hall, UCLA Campus 7:30am-4:30pm Los Angeles More Info:  http://www.cme.ucla.edu/ or 310-794-2620 Additional Details:  UCLA Brain Attack! 09 reviews the practical, clinical aspects of stroke prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.  The course will cover stroke risk factors, diagnostic testing, and medical and interventional therapy.  Pre-registration required.   This event is for healthcare professionals.  More Info:  http://www.cme.ucla.edu/ or 310-794-2620 COLORADO Fall 2009 3rd Annual Dance for Dignity Denver area More info:  www.stroke.org/EVDance2009 This event is designed to give local survivors the opportunity to connect with others who have also overcome the adversity of stroke and to educate our community about stroke.  The evening will include dancing, refreshments, silent auction, prizes and more! FLORIDA May 1, 2009 Stroke Smart for Life West Florida Hospital, 7th floor Pensacola More Info:  Marlene Besnoff 850-494-4124 Additional Details:  May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and West Florida Hospital is proud to present “Stroke Smart of Life”.  Join us for free stroke screenings and interactive education that will help you reduce your risk, recognize the signs, and respond quickly should a stroke occur.   West Florida Hospital 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola FL.  This event is for Stroke Survivors, caregivers, family members and the general public. More Info:  Marlene Besnoff 850-494-4124 May 22-25, 2009 FloriDaze Ruskin Little Harbor Resort More Info:  http://www.floridaze.org/ Additional Details: FloriDaze is an annual Beach Music Festival with a penchant for donating to deserving causes.  This year we are joining forces with National Stroke Association for National Stroke Awareness Month.  All proceeds from our various fundraisers will be donated to National Stroke association in the name of Peets Buffet, Jimmy Buffett’s mother! Sound good so far?  We’ve got more to tell you!  Not only will we be partying with a purpose until the wee hours of the morning with some of the best Trop-rock and Parrot Head style entertainment that is out there today but we’ll be doing it at a luxury resort.  Little Harbor Resort, 611 Destiny Drive, Ruskin FL  33570. Intended Audience:  Anyone who is interested in stroke and in enjoying good music and company on the beach. KENTUCKY May 23, 2009 Pediatric Stroke Awareness Walk 2009 Clear Creek Park, 9am-11am Shelbyville More Info:  www.firstgiving.com/becky.carignan Additional Details: We are having a walk to raise awareness about pediatric stroke.  Strokes don’t just happen to adults they happen to children, infants and even unborn babies.  Clear Creek Park, Shelbyville, KY  40065.  Proceeds to benefit young stroke survivors. Intended Audience:  Caregivers and family members, healthcare professionals and general public. MASSACHUSETTS May 4th 2009 New Beginnings Art Show and Reception RHCI East Sandwich More Info:  Contact Anne Haney (508) 833-4044 Additional Details: Address: RHCI, 311 Service Road, East Sandwich, MA 02563 Start and End Times: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Description: Vineyard artist overcomes stroke to paint again.  Hospital sponsored reception, art show will spotlight her courageous recover. Poke your head into just about any building in the town of Chilmark on Martha’s Vineyard and you’ll likely spot the whimsical art of Susan Wilder Hobby. In Honor of: Susan Wilder Hobby’s great strides in her stroke recovery and her art. MINNESOTA May 16, 2009 Inaugural South of the River Strides for Stroke Walk Minnesota Stroke Association Cleary Lake Regional Park Prior Lake More info: sstang@strokemn.org or 763-553-0088 Registration begins at 9am, 3.2 mile walk begins at 10am. Walk proceeds help to raise public awareness of stroke and to help restore hope in survivors and families coping with the sudden long term effects of stroke.  Registration and donation forms can be found at http://www.strokemn.org/ or call 763-553+0088 September 19, 2009 8th Annual Strides for Stroke Walk Minnesota Stroke Association Clifton E. French Regional Park Plymouth More info: sstang@strokemn.org or 763-553-0088 Registration begins at 9am, Walk begins at 10am. Walk proceeds help to raise public awareness of stroke and to help restore hope in survivors and families coping with the sudden long term effects of stroke. MISSOURI May 21, 2009 12th Annual Stroke Prevention Screening 6:30am-2:00pm Cox Medical Center-North Fountain Plaza Springfield More Info:  417-269-INFO Additional Details: A FREE stroke prevention screening which includes Lipid Profile, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Individualized Stroke Prevention Education.  For HIGH RISK individuals:  Electrocardiogram (EKG), Carotid Ultrasound and consultation with a physician will also be provided at no cost.  Cox Medical Center, 1423 North Jefferson Ave, Springfield MO  65802.  Preregistration not required but recommended. NEW YORK May 9, 2009 2nd Annual Judy’s Run for Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk Sunken Meadow Park Kings Park More Info:  Bob 631-255-2516 or http://www.judysrun.com/ Additional Details:  Join us for a 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk beginning at 9am.  The event includes:  Raffles, giveaways and prizes  Refreshments  Participants will receive Lapel Pins and Wrist Bands  Awards  Free blood pressure screenings Sunken Meadows Park, Kings Park, NY  11754 Fall 2009 12th Annual Walk with Dinah Jones Beach Boardwalk Long Island More Info:  www.stroke.org/EVSuridis This annual event in memory of Dinah Suridis is a 3 mile walk followed by lunch with other participants.   Details will be available soon. OREGON May 30, 2009 Farmers Market Stroke Awareness Booth Scappoose More info available soon at www.stroke.org/Event PENNSYLVANIA May 5, 2009 Stroke Alert Day Delaware Valley Stroke Council Multiple locations Philadelphia area Free blood pressure screenings, no appointment necessary.  Will be held from 11:00am 2:00pm at the following locations Jefferson University Hospital Gibbon Building 10th St. Lobby Philadelphia Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience Magee Rehabilitation Hospital 15th & Race St. Philadelphia Reading Terminal 12th & Arch St. Philadelphia Trader Joe’s Center City Cherry Hill Mall Cherry Hill ShopRite Supermarkets Evesham Rd, Cherry Hill Garden State Pavilion, Cherry Hill Marlton Circle/Rt. 70& 73, Marlton 892 Union Mill Road, Mt. Laurel 1000 Nixon Dr., Mt. Laurel Deptford Mall Deptford Ponzio’s Diner Cherry Hill May 8, 2009 Stroke Alert Day Delaware Valley Stroke Council Trader Joe’s Ardmore Free blood pressure screenings, no appointment necessary.  11:00am 2:00pm.  May 14, 2009 Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Appreciation Ceremony Delaware Valley Stroke Council The Watermark at Logan Square 12:00pm-2:00pm Philadelphia RSVP to 215-789-3813 by May 11 Additional Details:  Delaware Valley Stroke Council will recognize and honor all Stroke Survivors and Caregivers in the Greater Delaware Valley Area at the Watermark at Logan Square, 2 Franklin Town Blvd, Philadelphia 19103.  Refreshments will be served June 14, 2009 Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial Strides for Stroke 5K Run/Walk Delaware Valley Stroke Council Art Museum Circle and MLK Drive, 7:30am-11:30am Philadelphia Registration and more information at www.phillystroke.org/stridesforstroke.asp Phone: 215-772-9040 or email stridesforstroke@phillystroke.org Additional Details:  This annual event benefits programs and services for the local community. SOUTH CAROLINA May 9, 2009 3rd Annual Hazel Williams Gammons Run for Your Mother 5K Run/Walk 9am Summerville More Info:  http://runforyourmother.com/ or debrajgammons@msn.com Additional Details:  Help reduce your chance of stroke by exercising.  Help lessen the incidence of stroke nationwide by running or walking with your mother.  This event will raise stroke awareness while honoring Hazel Williams Gammons.  WASHINGTON May 30, 2009 Stroke Awareness Event Booth at Farmers Market Scappoose More Info: www.stroke.org/Events Additional Details:  There will be stroke information available as well as games. September 27, 2009 4H Club - Stroke Stampede Ride and Run Riverside State Park Spokane More Info:  http://www.strokestampede.com/ Additional Details:  2nd Annual Stroke Stampede Run and Ride!  Participants will compete on a team with a horse or a bike leapfrogging to the finish line.  Each leg of the race is approximately 1 ? miles.  There are 3 categories to pick from:  5K, 10K or ? marathon.  Race starts at 8:30am.  Proceeds to go to Stroke Network and National Stroke Association.   WISCONSIN May 15, 2009 Stroke Awareness Event Meriter Hospital Madison More Info: http://www.meriter.com/ Additional Details:  This May, Meriter Hospital is joining the nationwide effort to raise awareness and spread hope about stroke.  On Friday, May 15, Meriter is recognizing stroke awareness throughout the hospital and clinics by offering free stroke risk assessments and blood pressure screenings.  Nurses will be onsite to conduct personalized counseling.  Donations will also be accepted this day for National Stroke Association.     Back to Top