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  3. Nationwide, 6 stroke advocates selected to receive 2024 Stroke Hero Awards
Categories: Stroke News & Brain Health, Program and Feature News
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Published: May 01, 2024

Nationwide, 6 stroke advocates selected to receive 2024 Stroke Hero Awards

The American Stroke Association spotlights the resiliency of local individuals and groups in the fight against stroke
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Caregiver Hero, Loretta Sharp Gray

Caregiver Hero: Loretta Sharp Gray and Paul Smith, Oakwood Village, Ohio

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Caregiver Hero: Loretta Sharp Gray and Paul Smith, Oakwood Village, Ohio

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Group Heroes Centre for Neuro Skills

The American Stroke Association’s annual Stroke Hero Awards honors stroke survivors, health care professionals, advocates and caregivers. The Group Heroes from the Centre for Neuro Skills are:

Top row (left to right): Omesh Singh + family, Nicole Bush, McKayla Doolittle, Lisa Vasquez, Amanda Cambra, Ayoola Tillman,  Bottom row: Nikia Mims

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Group Heroes Centre for Neuro Skills

The American Stroke Association’s annual Stroke Hero Awards honors stroke survivors, health care professionals, advocates and caregivers. The Group Heroes from the Centre for Neuro Skills are:

Top row (left to right): Omesh Singh + family, Nicole Bush, McKayla Doolittle, Lisa Vasquez, Amanda Cambra, Ayoola Tillman,  Bottom row: Nikia Mims

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Pediatric Hero, Reegan Leuken

Pediatric Hero: Reegan Lueken, Ely, Iowa

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Survivor Hero, Craig Northcutt

Survivor Hero: Craig Northcutt, Durant, Oklahoma

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Voters' Choice Hero, Rick Hoeg

Voters’ Choice Hero: Rick Hoeg, Northville, Michigan

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