Your Health at Home: MAY ~ National Stroke Awareness Month

National Stroke Association's Faces of Stroke public awareness campaign aims to change the public perceptions of stroke through education and personal stories of those impacted by the fourth leading cause of death.In May, during National Stroke Awareness Month, four campaign ambassadors will begin educating the communities they live in about important life-saving stroke information through activities, events and media outreach. Join this campaign by submitting a story, browsing the gallery, sharing stories via social media, taking theFive Faces Pledge and more.

Introducing the New Faces of Stroke Blog
*Stay up to date on all of the latestFaces of Stroke happenings through a new campaign blog. Visit regularly for updates on campaign happenings and how the new Ambassadors are progressing in their efforts to raise community awareness.*
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Meet Our 2012 Ambassadors
» Meet the other Ambassadors

Display of the Faces of Stroke stories does not imply National Stroke Association's endorsement of any product, treatment, service or entity. National Stroke Association strongly recommends that people ask a healthcare professional about diagnosis and treatment questions before using any product, treatment or service. The views expressed through the stories reflect those of the authors and do not reflect the opinion of National Stroke Association. National Stroke Awareness Month is supported by funding provided by Acorda Therapeutics, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Genentech, Inc.

Awareness in May

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Reach others this month with free tools online.
» Explore the resource center.

Discover Faces of Stroke See the personal side of stroke and learn important stroke facts through people’s experiences.

» Browse or share a story.

Professional Membership Programs

Our professional members have privileged access to unique education programs and resources that can make a real difference in your professional development and in the lives of your patients.
» Learn more about professional memberships.

StrokeSmart ™ Magazine National Stroke Association is honored to work with the stroke survivors whose
stories fill the pages of StrokeSmart™ magazine.
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Current News

National Stroke Association's New Faces of Stroke(SM) Ambassadors Aim to Change Misconceptions about Stroke Read more »

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Introducing the Stroke Awareness Resource Center
The Stroke Awareness EKit has all the tools you need to reach others – from email to large events – with important stroke education. All materials are free to use and no permission is required.
PROMOTIONAL TOOLS | PRESENTATIONS | MEDIA | DISCUSSION GUIDES | EVENTS

PROMOTIONAL TOOLS
Email Tips Raise awareness from the comfort of a computer.
» Start emailing.

Flyer Advertise your upcoming awareness event.
» Start promoting your event.

Paycheck and Bag Stuffer Educate employees and customers by adding this stuffer to paychecks or shopping bags.
» Get the stuffer.

Social Media Tips Use pre-formatted posts and tweets to reach out on Facebook and Twitter.
» Start posting and tweeting.

Act FAST for Stroke Challenge Act FAST to raise awareness and vital funds to save more lives.
» Learn more.

Newsletter Ask HR departments or local and online media to reprint this customizable newsletter.
» Get the newsletter.

Press Release Distribute stroke facts and more to bloggers and online, TV, radio and newspaper media. Don't forget to add your own story.
» Start writing your press release.

Stroke 101 Fact Sheet Raise awareness accurately by disseminating the latest stroke statistics.
» Learn the facts.

Stroke Symptoms Poster Wallpaper hallways and public bulletin boards with stroke symptom facts.
» Download | Order full size version

FAST Wallet Card This pocket-sized card teaches about how to act FAST when it comes to stroke.
» Download | Order multiple copies

To use these tools, click on link to open and then save.

PRESENTATIONS

Explaining Stroke 101: Provide a comprehensive education about stroke to groups.
» Get presentation.

Marketing 101: Learn how to effectively design and deliver awareness messaging through events, social media and more.
» Get presentation.

MEDIA
Video

National Stroke Association has developed several short public service announcements for use in your awareness activities.

Brain Attack 30 Minute Film
» View now

Cholesterol & Stroke30 second PSA
» Quicktime | Windows Media

TIAs: Get a Second Chance at Life
30 second PSA
» Quicktime | Windows Media

TIAs: Get a Second Chance at Life
60 second PSA
» Quicktime | Windows Media

Advertising BannersUse these banners to promote National Stroke Awareness Month and the Faces of Stroke online.
» National Stroke Awareness Month | web graphics | » Faces of Stroke℠ web graphics

DISCUSSION GUIDES
Support Group Discussion GuideUse this discussion guide to test stroke knowledge and identify ways to educate others.
» Start an awareness dialogue.