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Published: May 01, 2025

7 stroke advocates recognized nationwide for resilience and community impact

Through the Stroke Hero Awards, the American Stroke Association highlights the powerful stories of stroke survivors and champions
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Group Heroes - Helping Kids with Hemiplegia

The American Stroke Association is honoring Group Heroes - Helping Kids with Hemiplegia as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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The American Stroke Association is honoring Group Heroes - Helping Kids with Hemiplegia as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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Caregiver Hero - Lana Wilhelm

The American Stroke Association is honoring Caregiver Hero - Lana Wilhelm as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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Caregiver Hero - Lana Wilhelm

The American Stroke Association is honoring Caregiver Hero - Lana Wilhelm as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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Equity Hero - Carolyn Brown

The American Stroke Association is honoring Equity Hero - Carolyn Brown as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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Equity Hero - Carolyn Brown

The American Stroke Association is honoring Equity Hero - Carolyn Brown as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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F.A.S.T. Hero - Sheila Beal

The American Stroke Association is honoring F.A.S.T. Hero - Sheila Beal as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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F.A.S.T. Hero - Sheila Beal

The American Stroke Association is honoring F.A.S.T. Hero - Sheila Beal as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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Pediatric Hero - Makenzie Childs

The American Stroke Association is honoring Pediatric Hero - Makenzie Childs as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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Pediatric Hero - Makenzie Childs

The American Stroke Association is honoring Pediatric Hero - Makenzie Childs as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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Survivor Hero - Brisa Alfaro

The American Stroke Association is honoring Survivor Hero - Brisa Alfaro as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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Survivor Hero - Brisa Alfaro

The American Stroke Association is honoring Survivor Hero - Brisa Alfaro as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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Voters' Choice Hero - Kathleen O'Leary

The American Stroke Association is honoring Voters' Choice Hero - Kathleen O'Leary as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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Voters' Choice Hero - Kathleen O'Leary

The American Stroke Association is honoring Voters' Choice Hero - Kathleen O'Leary as one of seven nationwide recipients of its annual Stroke Hero Awards 2025.

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