Local Stroke Survivor Stories
Read real stroke survivor stories from people around the Bay Area.
Beyond Stillness – Stories After Stroke
Beyond Stillness empowers stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories as gifts of inspiration and hope. Through a reflective story-crafting process, survivors uncover and share the wisdom gained from their recovery. Their gatherings further strengthen bonds and build a compassionate community.
Pediatric survivor shows that stroke strikes at any age
Sara Michelle Photography. The 2018...
Stroke leads to happily ever after for young survivors
To stroke survivors Tara and Sean, the month...
Paramedics reroute ambulance for lifesaving stroke care
When a 911 call is received in Santa...
Chuck Toeniskoetter – Founding Member of SAF
Stanford University’s Rock Center for Corporate Governance,...
Rita Ecdao-Lubey – Patient Care Liaison/CMA
Rita Ecdao-Lubey exudes confidence. She’s the person who...
Mark Youngblood – Registered Nurse – Retired
The signs were there. First, a hand unexpectedly...
Phil Matteson – Assistant Chief w/ CA Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection (Cal Fire)
Throughout his career, Phil Matteson had seen countless...
Grace Sellers – See’s Candies
Fall 2013 was a busy season for Grace...
Lincoln Krochmal, MD – Chief Medical Officer for Local Pharmaceutical Company
Crying is part of the healing process. That’s...
Stroke survivor trusts instincts to seek help
Whether it was intuition or persistence, one could...
Fast action saves father of three from devastating outcome
Bruce Yale’s story of stroke survival reads like...
Healthy sheriff’s lieutenant knows stroke can happen to anyone
Shea Johnson was a rising star at the...
Pat Dando – SAF, Founding Member
Pat will always be remembered as a "fierce...
ER visit “just to be safe” confirms stroke emergency
It’s cold and dark at 4:30 in the...
Young Survivor Finds Purpose in Stroke
People think that only unhealthy people have strokes....
Stroke Survivor Warns of Risks Linked to AFib
It was during breakfast at home when Jeanette...
