2012 Ambassadors from left: Dick, Charles, Bailey and Lenice.

National Stroke Association’s Faces of Stroke Ambassadors are campaign spokespeople chosen to represent the campaign and carry out an important mission to begin raising community-level awareness through activities, media outreach and rallying the stroke communities they live in.

Beginning in September, Faces of Stroke is highlighting specific conditions related to stroke. Visit this page regularly to meet new ambassadors, hear their stories and share yours.

June Is National Aphasia
Awareness Month

Aphasia is a disorder of communication that impairs a person’s ability to use and comprehend language. No two people experience aphasia the same way. Read more.

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May: National Stroke Awareness Month

Although stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S., less than one third of people in the U.S. can recognize more than one stroke warning sign. Learn FAST to remember the warning signs of a stroke. Acting FAST and calling 9-1-1 immediately at any sign of a stroke can save your life.

Pamela and Diana

April: National Minority Health Month

Health disparities remain widespread among members of racial and ethnic minority populations. Learn about the incidence of stroke among various minority groups and what you can do to prevent stroke from happening.

Jim

March: National Nutrition Month®

The key to good nutrition is making informed food choices and developing sound eating habits. Learn how you can improve your well-being by making small changes.

Kathy

February: The Heart-brain Connection

Leading a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity and healthy eating habits can reduce your risk for both heart disease and stroke. Learn more.

Julie

January: International Quality of Life Month

To stroke survivors, quality of life is an important health outcome. Coping effectively with stroke-related impairments plays an integral role in the overall recovery process. Learn more.

Elijah

December: Spotlight on Pediatric Stroke

Anyone, at any age, can have a stroke, including unborn babies, newborns, children and teenagers. In the U.S., stroke affects about six in 100,000 children. Learn more.

Henry

November: National Family Caregivers Month

Family caregivers play an essential role in their loved ones’ recovery. Learn why Henry Winkler is helping National Stroke Association celebrate this important month. Learn more.

Sonja

October: Depression Education and Awareness Month, Featuring Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is often mistaken for depression. Meet Sonja, stroke survivor and PBA patient, and her daughter Amber. Together they are speaking out on this often undiagnosed condition. Learn more.

Jason

Pat

September: National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month

In most cases, Afib is asymptomatic. Meet two individuals affected by Afib who are raising awareness on this important subject. Learn more.

Get to know the Faces of Stroke Ambassadors and see how you can support their efforts by clicking on individual ambassador profiles below.