If the AHA/ASA would do their only fucking job(SOLVING STROKE TO 100% RECOVERY!) then they wouldn't need to publicize heroes. Nancy Brown, care to reply to me? oc1dean@gmail.com
We can discuss with your board of directors the strategy to 100% recovery. You'll want 100% recovery when you are the 1 in 4 per WHO that has a stroke?
Ely teen Reegan Lueken among 6 advocates nationwide selected to receive 2024 Stroke Hero Award
HIAWATHA, Iowa, May 16, 2024 – Reegan Lueken, a 10th grader from Ely who experienced a stroke at age 12, is 1 of 6 stroke heroes from across the country recognized by the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, for their resiliency and dedication in the fight against stroke.
Lueken earned the Pediatric Hero Award as part of the American Stroke Association’s annual Stroke Hero Awards honoring stroke survivors, health care professionals, advocates and caregivers. During May, American Stroke Month, the Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all and celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, honors these Stroke Heroes and proudly advocates for stroke survivors year-round.
Each year, approximately 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke.[1] Those who have had a stroke often work against physical, emotional and cognitive changes to move forward.
Lueken experienced a stroke on her first day of 7th grade track practice. Since then, her perseverance has been an inspiration. But returning home from the hospital was just the beginning of her journey. She has participated in intensive therapies to help get her life back on track.
Now a 10th grader, Lueken’s stroke has taught her that every day is a gift. She has worked hard to be on the honor roll and complete her first community college course. She uses the Association’s platform to share her story so others can learn from her experience. Lueken and her mom, Maria – a heart disease survivor – want others to know that a stroke can happen to anyone at any age.
The pair shared their story at the Cedar Rapids Heart Ball on Feb. 3.
In addition to Lueken, the 2024 Stroke Hero winners include:
- Caregiver Hero: Loretta Sharp Gray, Oakwood Village, Ohio
Loretta Sharp Gray went from teaching students with disabilities to personal caregiver for her life partner, who survived a serious stroke and wasn’t expected to live. Never complaining or seeking recognition, she takes care of him at home with periodic home visits from his primary care doctor and nurse practitioner. At the same time, this grandmother is an advocate, volunteer and trusted messenger in the community. She also volunteers with the Association’s STEM Goes Red program. Students from local schools learn about heart health, stroke and CPR, as well as careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
- Equity Hero: Dr. Kimon Bekelis, Babylon, New York
Kimon Bekelis, MD has worked tirelessly to ensure equal access to lifesaving stroke care on Long Island, N.Y. regardless of demographics or ability to pay. He led the development of the Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center at Good Samaritan, the first Comprehensive Stroke Center on the south shore of Long Island, expanding access to high-quality stroke care for an underserved population. He believes everyone deserves an equal chance at the best possible outcome. Throughout his career, Dr. Bekelis has embodied this commitment to health equity and worked to enact meaningful improvements in equitable access to lifesaving stroke care.
- Group Heroes: Centre for Neuro Skills, various locations in California and Texas
For more than 40 years, the Centre for Neuro Skills has provided community-based treatment for people recovering from brain injuries. As a recognized leader in the stroke and brain injury rehabilitation field, the Centre’s specially trained staff offer outcome-driven medical treatment, therapeutic rehabilitation and disease management services. The Centre lends its clinical expertise for educational interviews and shares inspiring stroke patient stories to local and national media for national recognition days, such as World Stroke Day and American Stroke Month, to educate the public about stroke prevention, causes and rehabilitation.
- Survivor Hero: Craig Northcutt, Durant, Oklahoma
Craig Northcutt nearly lost his life in an ATV accident, leaving him with a brain bleed that caused a stroke. After months of intensive neurorehabilitation, he relearned how to walk, talk and return to work. Now he raises awareness about stroke through professional mentorship and by sharing his story with high school students and stroke survivors. Craig is celebrating his 12-year stroke anniversary and his 30-year work anniversary with the Choctaw Nation. As part of the organization’s Tribal Advocacy program, he helps tribal nation members develop their professional skills and find jobs.
- Voters’ Choice Hero: Rick Hoeg, Northville, Michigan
After having a hemorrhagic stroke on Dec. 30, 2022, Rick Hoeg tackled the hardest challenge of his life: recovery. While still in aggressive outpatient rehab, Rick created a nine-part YouTube series on stroke education and prevention, often featuring his rehabilitation therapists. In his series, he taught stroke warning signs and shared his recovery journey, reaching over 100,000 viewers. Rick’s video series culminated in a $30,000 fundraiser benefiting the hospitals that saved his life. Today, he continues to educate about stroke and supports hospital staff in their vital work.
Winners were selected by a nationwide panel of volunteer judges from the American Stroke Association, with the exception of the Voters’ Choice Award, which was selected via online popular vote.
For more information, visit Stroke.org/HeroAwards.
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