Deans' stroke musings: Ankeny stroke survivor honored as finalist for national Stroke Hero Award

Changing stroke rehab and research worldwide now.Time is Brain! trillions and trillions of neurons that DIE each day because there are NO effective hyperacute therapies besides tPA(only 12% effective). I have 523 posts on hyperacute therapy, enough for researchers to spend decades proving them out. These are my personal ideas and blog on stroke rehabilitation and stroke research. Do not attempt any of these without checking with your medical provider. Unless you join me in agitating, when you need these therapies they won't be there.

What this blog is for:

My blog is not to help survivors recover, it is to have the 10 million yearly stroke survivors light fires underneath their doctors, stroke hospitals and stroke researchers to get stroke solved. 100% recovery. The stroke medical world is completely failing at that goal, they don't even have it as a goal. Shortly after getting out of the hospital and getting NO information on the process or protocols of stroke rehabilitation and recovery I started searching on the internet and found that no other survivor received useful information. This is an attempt to cover all stroke rehabilitation information that should be readily available to survivors so they can talk with informed knowledge to their medical staff. It lays out what needs to be done to get stroke survivors closer to 100% recovery. It's quite disgusting that this information is not available from every stroke association and doctors group.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Ankeny stroke survivor honored as finalist for national Stroke Hero Award

Because the American Stroke Association is a complete FUCKING FAILURE AT GETTING STROKE SURVIVORS RECOVERED TO 100%, they have to create heroes! They need to be destroyed and run by survivors who will get the job done! It should be standard that survivors 100% recover, no heroes needed!

Ankeny stroke survivor honored as finalist for national Stroke Hero Award

American Stroke Association will recognize seven award winners in May

DES MOINES, IA (March 2025) — An Ankeny pediatric stroke survivor is in the running for a national honor—the 2025 Stroke Hero Award from the American Stroke Association—and needs community support to win. Lexi Frederick is one of just 12 finalists nationwide for the coveted “Voters’ Choice Hero” award, which recognizes individuals making a difference in stroke awareness, prevention or recovery.

The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health of all, is honoring individuals and groups in the stroke community from around the U.S. who have shown resilience and outstanding progress with its annual Stroke Hero Awards program. Frederick was selected from more than 250 nominations nationwide to be a candidate for the “Voters’ Choice Hero” award, chosen from outstanding finalists in the Stroke Hero Award categories.

The public may vote at Stroke.org/HeroVote now through March 18. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2025, during American Stroke Month.

Frederick is a pediatric stroke survivor who has inspired and educated many people worldwide. Diagnosed with stroke in 2010 as an infant, the now 15-year-old uses her story to advocate about stroke awareness and other disabilities.

Through pageants, she spreads her message, winning multiple national and state titles for her advocacy. Lexi’s platform, “Awareness Matters,” has led her to petition governors, attend city council meetings and secure proclamations for pediatric stroke awareness. She also trains service dogs and gives speeches about her journey. Despite numerous challenges, Lexi remains a beacon of positivity and hope.

Each year, approximately 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke[1], according to the American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics. Those who have had a stroke often must overcome physical, emotional and cognitive changes to move forward. To do so requires strength and support.

Lexi added, "I want everyone to know about different challenges and disabilities so they know how to help others and be kind. When we raise awareness about disabilities and challenges, such as stroke, we can be more accepting and understanding of others.”

For more information, visit Stroke.org/HeroAwards.