Stroke Awareness Foundation

02/17/2026

Gordon Robb, 63, suffered a haemorrhagic stroke last September, with his only symptom being an inability to read, rather than typical signs like facial or arm weakness. He is urging the public to recognise and act upon unusual symptoms, emphasising that early intervention is crucial for stroke treatment.

Medical experts highlight that difficulty recognising written words as a sole stroke symptom affects fewer than one per cent of people.

“If you have a symptom that you feel is not right, however strange or unusual, it is really important to seek help. Every minute matters if you may be having a stroke or other medical emergency." says Gordon Robb.



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02/13/2026

Know the signs and BE FAST: Balance • Eyes • Face • Arms • Sp*ech • Time to call 911

Stroke remains the number one leading cause of disability and the 5th leading cause of death in the United States.

Knowing the signs of stroke and getting to
a hospital right away could save a life of a loved one.

Learn more at https://www.strokeinfo.org/


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02/13/2026

Register for the 2026 Fight Stroke Walk. Join us as we celebrate stroke survivors, honor those that we have lost, and support stroke education and outreach efforts in Santa Clara County. Join us for this fun family friendly event at the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden!

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Join us for the 2026 Fight Stroke Walk on Sunday May 3rd at the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden. This is a fun, family-friendly event that honors stroke survivors, caregivers, and their families. Register Today!

02/12/2026

Thank you to PARS Equality Center in San Jose, CA for hosting a Stroke Awareness Foundation presentation and helping educate our community on the warning signs of stroke. Special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospital and Sherry Derakhshandeh for sharing stroke information in Farsi language.

Remember, when experiencing stroke symptoms, dialing 911 immediately saves lives!

Learn the signs of stroke and BEFAST at https://www.strokeinfo.org, and download our free stroke emergency app here: http://onelink.to/brjr2w.

02/11/2026

Bayer announced this past Thursday that its experimental blood thinner cut the risk of stroke recurrence by 26% in a late-stage trial.

The study, known as Oceanic-Stroke, on the prevention of blood clotting, or thrombosis, involved more than 12,000 patients. Results showed reassuring data on bleeding risks.

Bayer said on Thursday its experimental blood thinner cut the risk of stroke recurrence by 26% in a late-stage trial, in a fresh boost for CEO Bill Anderson's turnaround efforts.

02/09/2026

Help us share the BEFAST message with 15 friends and family and create a facebook fundraiser to support the Stroke Awareness Foundation. Help us in the fight against stroke, the number one cause of long term disability in the US. Create your own facebook fundraiser here:
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02/06/2026

Updated ischemic stroke recommendations from the American Stroke Association highlight how rapid diagnosis and imaging, extended time windows for stroke treatments and coordinated care involving emergency services, hospitals and health care teams can help improve survival and recovery.

The 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke includes key advances in stroke treatment, such as expanded eligibility for clot-removal procedures, new evidence supporting the use of the clot-busting medication tenecteplase, and the implementation of mobile stroke units to deliver care faster and reduce the risk of long-term disability.

Also included in the guideline are the first detailed recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children.

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02/05/2026

For the 15th Annual Fight Stroke Walk, share the B.E.F.A.S.T. message with 15 friends and family members and help save lives from the #1 cause of long-term disability in the US: stroke. Help us fundraise for stroke education and outreach to improve stroke outcomes.

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02/05/2026

Join the 15th Annual Fight Stroke Walk! The Fight Stroke Walk is a 5K (3-mile) event uniting stroke survivors, their families, friends, and caregivers to raise essential funds for public education and awareness.

Walk to celebrate the courage of stroke survivors and their families and remember those we've lost.

This family friendly event will have live music, a tribute tower, and face painting.

Register for the 2026 Fight Stroke Walk today: https://thestrokeawarenessfoundation.ticketspice.com/2026-fight-stroke-walk

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02/04/2026

Stroke survivors who felt they could not talk about their feelings or fears about their health with close friends or family reported feeling lonelier and had worse physical and mental recovery when assessed one year after the stroke.

Difficulty sharing their feelings with family/friends was as important as the severity of the stroke for identifying patients who would experience greater disability and poorer physical function one year after the stroke.

Supporting caregivers, family and health care professionals to provide a safe space that encourages stroke survivors to share their feelings and fears after having a stroke may enhance stroke recovery.

Research Highlights: Stroke survivors who felt they could not talk about their feelings or fears about their health with close friends or family reported feeling lonelier and had worse physical and mental recovery when assessed one year after the...

02/02/2026

“The Blind Side” star Quinton Aaron suffered a spinal stroke earlier this week. He is currently hospitalized. On Monday, it was reported that Aaron had fallen at his home and was in an Atlanta-area hospital for the past three days, where he was “put on life support due to a severe blood infection,” according to a GoFundMe set up on his behalf.

What is a spinal stroke? Spinal strokes happen when something stops blood flow in your spinal cord. Blood clots are the most common cause, but hemorrhages (broken vessels) can cause them, too. Spinal strokes cause different symptoms than strokes in your brain, but they’re just as serious. Get emergency help right away if you think you’re experiencing spinal stroke symptoms.

Spinal strokes are very rare (less than 1% of all strokes). But they can still be fatal or cause permanent disabilities.

Spinal Stroke Symptoms:
Sudden, intense neck pain or back pain
Pain that spreads (radiates) from your back into your arms or legs
Numbness or tingling in your arms or legs
Muscle weakness (especially in your legs)
Losing sensations like touch or noticing temperature changes
Losing control of your p*e (urinary incontinence) or p**p (bowel incontinence)
Paralysis

If you think you or someone you’re with is having a spinal stroke, immediately call 911 (or your local emergency services number). The sooner someone is diagnosed and treated, the more likely it is they’ll survive a stroke. Every second counts.

“The Blind Side” star Quinton Aaron’s family provided an update after he collapsed and was hospitalized earlier this week.