At the age of 25, I experienced my first warning signs of stroke. It took 30 seconds for the feeling to return to my face and fingers, and I was scared. After all, I considered myself a perfectly healthy young woman and had never experienced something like this before.

I want to use my platform to educate other women about the warning signs and remind them that stroke does not discriminate. We’re raising much-needed funds for Go Red for Women and working to improve the health of our communities - to ensure every woman has an equitable opportunity to live a long and healthy life.