Thanks for being here! We are walking and fundraising for education and research in honor of our stroke survivor, George.
Our Dad, Pawpaw, brother, and friend. 

George suffered his first ischemic stroke in 2016. Through medication management and therapy, he returned to driving, working and all the things! Unfortunately, in September of 2024, George suffered a hemorrhagic stroke caused by what doctor's believe to be a combination of blood thinner (to prevent further ischemic strokes) + an accidental hit to the head while working on his truck. His recovery looks much different this time around but he is grateful to be alive.

"God has been good to me."

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die.

Use the letters in F.A.S.T. to spot a Stroke

• F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?
• A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
• S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?
• T = Time to call 911 – Stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts. Call 911 immediately. Note the time when any of the symptoms first appear.