B.E. F.A.S.T.

From Awareness to Action: how education changed one stroke survivor’s story

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At 43 years old, Jim Green was the picture of health. An avid athlete training for a triathlon, he spent his days running, swimming and pushing his physical limits. Stroke was the last thing on his mind. But one evening, after a long day of training, his life changed in an instant. “The entire right … Read more

Carrying the Torch: Sue Rodeman’s story and the power of B.E. F.A.S.T.

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During Stroke Awareness Month, a Caretaker of the Torch from the Rochester Heart Ball shares how acronym ‘B.E. F.A.S.T.’ can save a life. As a Caretaker of the Torch at this year’s Rochester Heart Ball, Sue Rodeman represented survivors, families and advocates who are helping move the American Heart Association’s mission forward. But what many … Read more