Glens Falls, New York May 18, 2014 –STEPS FOR STROKE will host a WALK N ROLL EVENT to raise awareness of stroke risk factor management and how to recognize and respond to stroke warning signs by acting FAST.
What: WALK N ROLL EVENT
When: SUNDAY MAY 18, 2014 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Where: GLENS FALLS CITY PARK, DOWNTOWN GLENS FALLS
About 795,000 people in the U.S. will have a stroke this year. Yet most people cannot identify stroke warning signs or risk factors and most of those strokes are preventable–some studies indicate that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.
National Stroke Association supports STEPS FOR STROKE in their effort to educate the community through WALK N ROLL EVENT, as it furthers their mission to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke. Stroke has a personal significance to STEPS FOR STROKE because WE ARE STROKE SURVIVORS!
National Stroke Association offers a Stroke Awareness Resource Center with free downloadable stroke education information, graphics and ways to get involved in raising awareness.
Did You Know?
- Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.
- Stroke is a leading cause of adult long-term disability.
- By 2030, it is estimated that 4 million people will have had a stroke. This is nearly 25 percent higher than 2010 estimates.
- Stroke is an emergency! It’s important to learn stroke warning signs and how to respond to them. If given within three hours of the first symptom, there is an FDA-approved clot-buster medication that may reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke.
Use FAST to remember the warning signs of stroke:
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
About STEPS FOR STROKE
WE ARE STROKE SURVIVORS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING OTHER STROKE SURVIVORS RECEIVE THE TREATMENTS AND INFORMATION NEEDED FOR THE BEST CHANCE OF RECOVERY. THIS FUND IS USED TO PROMOTE STROKE AWARENESS, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY
About National Stroke Association
National Stroke Association’s mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke. It is the only national organization in the U.S. that focuses 100 percent of its efforts on stroke by developing compelling education and programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke. Visit http://www.stroke.org for more information.
Steps for Stroke 