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Published: April 10, 2025

Stroke Doesn’t Discriminate: How a Toddler’s Medical Emergency Became a Call to Action

At just 2 years old, Thea Mihaly suffered a stroke. Now her family is using her story to raise awareness and help save lives.
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Thea Mihaly, a pediatric stroke survivor, will be honored as the Red Cap Ambassador at the 2025 Fairfield Heart Walk on May 10 at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, C.T.

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Thea Mihaly, a pediatric stroke survivor, will be honored as the Red Cap Ambassador at the 2025 Fairfield Heart Walk on May 10 at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, C.T.

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