Stroke Awareness Foundation

02/25/2026

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber (29 years old) was admitted to the hospital with stroke-like symptoms caused by a blood clot in her brain. Upon her hospitalization, tests revealed that she had suffered a TIA – a Transient Ischemic Attack, often called a mini-stroke.

She was then diagnosed with a patent foramen ovale or PFO, a small opening in the heart that didn't close the way it should have after birth. She underwent surgery to close the PFO.

At the time, Hailey revealed that she had PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] in the aftermath of the mini-stroke, sharing that it was “very triggering” returning to Palm Springs, where she was at during her health scare.

Stroke can happen to anyone at any age. It's important to recognize the signs of stroke and B.E.F.A.S.T.

Learn the signs of stroke here: https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/en/

https://people.com/hailey-bieber-more-nervous-about-her-health-after-mini-stroke-11909662

Hailey Bieber reflected on how her perspective has changed since suffering a mini-stroke in 2022. The model, 29, admitted that she’s 'more nervous' about her health and 'hyper-aware' of her body.

02/23/2026

February 20 was National Caregiver Day. Rajeev Ramchand who studies Caregiving, suffered a stroke in 2025 and shares how his husband Patrick, his main caregiver is a "hidden hero". Rajeev shares the value of the support caregivers like Patrick provide and the toll caregiving takes, socially, financially, and emotionally.

Rajeev's husband, Patrick, is one of the 105 million caregivers in America: a number estimated in 2024. Although most people think of caregivers as adult children caring for their aging parents, nearly a quarter of them—over 25 million U.S. adults—are, like Patrick, caring for an ill, injured or wounded spouse.

He urges for 2 policy changes to improve the welfare of caregivers. First, policy is needed to help caregivers stave off the economic burden of caregiving. Second, the U.S. also needs to make the transfer of health data across the estimated 600 electronic health records systems seamless.

Three months after my stroke, my husband finally told me about the hardest part of being my caregiver—it wasn't what I expected.

02/21/2026

Register for the 15th Annual Fight Stroke Walk. The Fight Stroke Walk is a 5K (3-mile) event uniting stroke survivors, their families, friends, and caregivers to raise essential funds for public education and awareness. Support stroke awareness and education. Together, we can save lives!

This family friendly event features live music, face-painting, and a tribute tower to honor stroke survivors and remember those we've lost.


https://thestrokeawarenessfoundation.ticketspice.com/2026-fight-stroke-walk

02/19/2026

A new study suggests a Mediterranean diet is associated with lower stroke risk in women. Women with the highest Mediterranean diet adherence had an 18% lower risk of total stroke. The protective effect was particularly strong for hemorrhagic stroke, with a 25% risk reduction.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, and women face unique risks. Women have a higher lifetime incidence of stroke than men, partly due to the sharp increase in stroke risk after menopause. Women also have higher rates of stroke risk factors like hypertension and atrial fibrillation. That's why understanding dietary strategies for stroke prevention in women is so important.

How you can incorporate a Mediterranean Diet:

Load up on plants. Make vegetables and fruits the foundation of your meals, aiming for a variety of colors throughout the day.

Choose whole grains. Swap refined grains for whole-grain bread, brown rice, quinoa and whole-wheat pasta.

Add more legumes. Include beans, lentils and chickpeas in soups, salads and main dishes several times per week.

Enjoy fish regularly. Aim for at least two servings of fatty fish like salmon, sardines or mackerel each week.

Use olive oil. Make it your primary cooking fat and use it as part of your go-to vinaigrettes and marinades.

Limit red meat. Save beef, pork and lamb for occasional meals rather than daily consumption.

Snack on nuts and seeds. A handful of almonds, walnuts or sunflower seeds makes a satisfying, nutrient-dense snack.

A new study finds the Mediterranean diet may lower total and hemorrhagic stroke risk in women over 20 years.

02/17/2026

Gordon Robb, 63, suffered a haemorrhagic stroke last September, with his only symptom being an inability to read, rather than typical signs like facial or arm weakness. He is urging the public to recognise and act upon unusual symptoms, emphasising that early intervention is crucial for stroke treatment.

Medical experts highlight that difficulty recognising written words as a sole stroke symptom affects fewer than one per cent of people.

“If you have a symptom that you feel is not right, however strange or unusual, it is really important to seek help. Every minute matters if you may be having a stroke or other medical emergency." says Gordon Robb.



https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/stroke-rare-symptom-clopidogrel-trial-gordon-robb-b2919377.html

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02/13/2026

Know the signs and BE FAST: Balance • Eyes • Face • Arms • Speech • Time to call 911

Stroke remains the number one leading cause of disability and the 5th leading cause of death in the United States.

Knowing the signs of stroke and getting to
a hospital right away could save a life of a loved one.

Learn more at https://www.strokeinfo.org/


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02/13/2026

Register for the 2026 Fight Stroke Walk. Join us as we celebrate stroke survivors, honor those that we have lost, and support stroke education and outreach efforts in Santa Clara County. Join us for this fun family friendly event at the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden!

Register Here:
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Join us for the 2026 Fight Stroke Walk on Sunday May 3rd at the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden. This is a fun, family-friendly event that honors stroke survivors, caregivers, and their families. Register Today!

02/12/2026

Thank you to PARS Equality Center in San Jose, CA for hosting a Stroke Awareness Foundation presentation and helping educate our community on the warning signs of stroke. Special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospital and Sherry Derakhshandeh for sharing stroke information in Farsi language.

Remember, when experiencing stroke symptoms, dialing 911 immediately saves lives!

Learn the signs of stroke and BEFAST at https://www.strokeinfo.org, and download our free stroke emergency app here: http://onelink.to/brjr2w.

02/11/2026

Bayer announced this past Thursday that its experimental blood thinner cut the risk of stroke recurrence by 26% in a late-stage trial.

The study, known as Oceanic-Stroke, on the prevention of blood clotting, or thrombosis, involved more than 12,000 patients. Results showed reassuring data on bleeding risks.

Bayer said on Thursday its experimental blood thinner cut the risk of stroke recurrence by 26% in a late-stage trial, in a fresh boost for CEO Bill Anderson's turnaround efforts.

02/09/2026

Help us share the BEFAST message with 15 friends and family and create a facebook fundraiser to support the Stroke Awareness Foundation. Help us in the fight against stroke, the number one cause of long term disability in the US. Create your own facebook fundraiser here:
https://www.facebook.com/fundraiser/with_presence/create_dialog/?challenge_id=1707736953966906&default_beneficiary_id=8333128860064473&default_beneficiary_type=charity&prefill_type=fundraiser_for_challenge

02/06/2026

Updated ischemic stroke recommendations from the American Stroke Association highlight how rapid diagnosis and imaging, extended time windows for stroke treatments and coordinated care involving emergency services, hospitals and health care teams can help improve survival and recovery.

The 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke includes key advances in stroke treatment, such as expanded eligibility for clot-removal procedures, new evidence supporting the use of the clot-busting medication tenecteplase, and the implementation of mobile stroke units to deliver care faster and reduce the risk of long-term disability.

Also included in the guideline are the first detailed recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children.

American Heart Association, American Stroke Association guideline, clinical practice recommendation and treatment guideline for stroke, Shyam Prabhakaran, stroke in children, pediatric stroke, Get With The Guidelines, stroke center

02/05/2026

For the 15th Annual Fight Stroke Walk, share the B.E.F.A.S.T. message with 15 friends and family members and help save lives from the #1 cause of long-term disability in the US: stroke. Help us fundraise for stroke education and outreach to improve stroke outcomes.

Join our fundraiser here:
https://www.facebook.com/donate/team_fundraiser/?team_fundraiser_id=1707736953966906

Register for the 2026 Fight Stroke Walk