2026 Community Impact Hero: Lamont Causey

Lamont Causey’s stroke was so devastating, it left the Detroit resident unable to speak, swallow or walk in 2019. But with his commitment and resilience, Lamont regained his function and mobility. He didn’t want to stop with his own recovery; he shares his story frequently throughout his community to educate, encourage and support stroke survivors and their caregivers. Lamont has a particular passion for helping struggling people in under-resourced communities.

Refusing to remain silent about his long, difficult journey through stroke recovery, Lamont shares his story at monthly Henry Ford Stroke Survivorship Group meetings, and at other places and events throughout his Detroit community. He also organizes Brothers Always Together Stroke Survivors Gathering, a community event in Gordon Park in the North End of Detroit and the epicenter of the 1967 Detroit Riot. The gatherings provide free education about preventing stroke as well as access to health care professionals and blood pressure screenings. Lamont’s event helps increase health equity by serving people in an impoverished area with high stroke risk and limited access to health care. By bringing health professionals and services to the neighborhood, Lamont helps eliminate transportation and cost barriers.

Lamont’s gathering at the historic Gordon Park, the site of community revitalization efforts he was involved with before his stroke, builds on his lifelong commitment to community service and helping people stay safe and live their best lives. With his focus on health advocacy after trauma, Lamont’s passion for community service has developed a deeper dimension. He believes that everyone, regardless of race or income or geography, deserves access to health care, knowledge and support services.