Get the word out about Stroke by mailing and emailing this F.A.S.T. Flyer.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Click on STROKE STATS

This is a message from The American Heart Association/The American Stroke Association:

Think about two people you care about who may smoke, be overweight, have high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of heart disease and stroke. People with these risk factors are at increased risk of being disabled or dying from a stroke.

Review the special health messages created by the American Heart Association and send them to people you care about, it just might save their lives. You can pick a message and send it out in any number of ways – send an email, make a phone call, text, tweet or donate your Facebook status for the day to get these great messages out to those you love.

Power To End Stroke asks that you send at least two health messages to two people that you know are at risk for stroke. Click the type of message you would like to send from the options to see the pre-written health messages that you can simply cut and paste or read to a loved one.

EMpower .

Act FAST for Stroke Texting Campaign

Do you know the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke? “Experience” the signs of a stroke by signing up for the National Stroke Awareness Month texting campaign.

How it works:

In May, you will receive a total of six text messages.
Each message describes a different warning sign of a stroke.
Message delivery will be sporadic and sudden, just like a stroke.
Each message leads to a mobile-optimized page, which will show you how to recognize a stroke FAST, step by step.
After the last message, you’ll have an easy-to-remember way to recognize a stroke in yourself or others. Be sure to read all of the messages and become an expert at recognizing the signs of a stroke!

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN

About the Act FAST for Stroke Challenge

National Stroke Association’s 2013 Act FAST for Stroke Challenge is an online fundraising event from April to June 2013 that brings together the stroke community to help save more lives from stroke.

When you participate as part of a team or on your own, you’ll be raising essential funds to help make life better for millions touched by stroke. Your fundraising dollars will support our outreach programs that teach people how to protect themselves from stroke, educate healthcare professionals about lifesaving treatments, and support the more than 7 million individuals and their families who have been touched by stroke.

Once you register, you will have access to a personal fundraising Web page and a wide range of online tools and support to help you reach your goal. Celebrate National Stroke Awareness Month by making a difference. Register today!