The Marquis Stroke Group, a support group of survivors and loved ones in Newberg, Oregon, has compiled a list of things they wished those around them understood based on discussions the group had. These are the words of stroke survivors who hope they can be helpful in aiding families impact by stroke in understanding the non-physical impacts of stroke.
Dorcas A. Sutton is a stroke survivor and poet from Kansas who shares this poem that shares her experience.
Mark Matasic is a resident of Campbell, Ohio. He has become an advocate for improving stroke systems of care since his father’s passing in 2016.
David Feinman and friends recently completed a 1,100 mile bike ride in honor of CycleNation and World Stroke Day.
Bio: Karissa was just 21 when she had a stroke. She shares her story in celebration of World Stroke Day.
After Rochelle’s stroke, she had to manage her day-to-day with aphasia. Now, she shares her experience as a stroke survivor during the pandemic. She writes in honor of World Stroke Day.
Kendall Burton is a former college softball player who survived an acute ischemic stroke in her dorm room at age 18 after overcoming a birth defect that led her to 23 surgeries by 17. She went on to make it to the Women’s College World Series just four years after her stroke. Her perspective gained from her stroke is leading her on a journey of positive, honest impact to others. She writes in honor of World Stroke Day.
Victoria is a young stroke survivor, mother, champion equestrian, tambourine player and storyteller. She writes in honor of World Stroke Day.
Andy Beal, is a stroke & heart attack survivor who became a certified personal trainer and author of Optimize Your Heart so he can help others who are at risk of suffering the same at https://andybeal.fitness
Debra Bryant has been happily married since 2009 and is a mother of two. She is a former paralegal, but now is a disabled two-time survivor of blood clots and May Thurner Syndrome. She spends her free time advocating for others facing situations similar to what she went through. She says, “I also do everything I can to educate others on the risks and dangers of blood clots, because #AwarenessMatters.” She blogs in honor of World Thrombosis Day on October 13.
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