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American Stroke Association's Train to End Stroke

Every 45 seconds, someone will suffer a stroke. Every 3.1 minutes, someone will die of one. Stroke is our nation's #3 killer and the leading cause of severe, long-term disability.

This means you, or someone close to you has, or will, be affected by stroke during your lifetime. Stroke does not discriminate. You can be in the best of health and still suffer a stroke with little or no warning. Learn how to recognize the warning signs.

Tell me some good news...

The good news is the American Stroke Association funds research that is helping shed light on how to prevent and treat stroke. They are also the leading provider of credible stroke information to individuals and healthcare providers. They're doing great work, but need our help.

I am training to walk/run a marathon on June 22 in Kona, Hawaii that helps raise funds and awareness to contribute to the American Stroke Association's mission. For those of you who know me, this sounds silly -- Susan do a marathon? Well, I'm committed to trying, but even more committed to raising the funds. I've already walked hundreds of miles to train.

Why are you doing this?

Five years ago, my mother had a stroke while on vacation. As is normally the case, there were no warning signs before the night of the stroke. People were surprised because they thought she was too young to have a stroke. I have since met people who are in their 20's who have suffered multiple strokes, and I have heard of infants who have had strokes.

Please donate. Your donation is tax deductible...

I need to raise at least $5,000. $1250 goes to my travel expenses, which I will be paying for on my own by doing additional freelance work. Rest assured -- 100% of your donation will go directly to the American Stroke Association.

Individual Donations:
You're helping to support a great cause -- one that may one day help save your life or that of a loved one. Please visit my online donation site and pledge any amount you can. Every bit helps! If you do not wish to donate online, please contact me and I will send you information on how to make a donation by check.

Things to Do & See on Hawai'i Web Site
Visit the Web site that I created to raise funds for the American Stroke Association. It will be distributed to all of the participants who will be heading to Kona in late June.