STOMP OUT STROKE with American Heart/American Stroke Association

This is the month for everyone to review, refresh or learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke. It is the month to make sure you have the knowledge to save a life. Stroke affects 700,000 people in America every year with African-Americans leading the way.

The burden of stroke is greater among African-Americans than in any other group. In fact, blacks have almost twice the risk of dying from a first-ever stroke compared with whites, and blacks 35 to 54 years old have four times the risk for stroke.

"The Power To End Stroke" Campaign sponsored by the American Heart/American Stroke(AHA/ASA) is about creating a passionate movement to decrease the risk of stroke within the minority communities throughout the Delaware Valley. You can help . . . be an Ambassador. Help us bridge the gap among the at-risk population and knowing the signs and symptoms of a Stroke. You can take the "Power To End Stroke" pledge to prevent and overcome stroke. Fill out and return the form at the end of this e-mail, or agree to be an Ambassador for the Campaign

As an Ambassador, you can spread the message in your Church, Temple, Mosque - through your beauty salons, barbershops, sororities, fraternities. . .latch on to events already scheduled by your associations, community-based organizations, elected-officials' neighborhood events. . .there are hundreds of ways to partner with the American Heart/American Stroke in its mission to reduce the incidents of Stroke.

Sign up to be an Ambassador by calling; (610) 234-2447, or take the pledge by filling out the form below and return it to me at Courtney Floyd, AHA/ASA, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken Pa 19428. or courtney.floyd@heart.org. Each person who fills out a pledge card will receive a FREE copy of the "Healthy Soul Food" cookbook in return for their signature.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

PLEDGE CARD COPY

❑ Take the Pledge

Name___________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

Address 2_______________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________________________

State__________ZIP Code____________E-mail________________________

Yes! I'd like to learn more about stroke and related subjects.

Please send me free information about the topics I've checked below

(check all that apply):

❑ Sickle Cell Disease ❑ Stroke in African Americans ❑ You're the Cure (Advocacy)

❑ Heart Disease and Stroke Risk ❑ Heart Health Guide for African Americans

Send these free materials to me at the name and address Listed above:

Thank you for joining with us.

Courtney Floyd

Marketing/CHI Administrative Coordinator

American Heart Association ﺍ Great Rivers Affiliate
625 W Ridge Pike, Suite A-100
Conshohocken, PA 19428
( 610-234-2453 © Fax 610-940-9541
courtney.floyd@heart.org
http://www.americanheart.org