Kirk Whalum
draws inspiration from the rich musical traditions rooted
in gospel, R&B, blues, and jazz. Listen
Now to Selected Songs!
Artist Permission to Use
Angels come in all forms, shapes, sizes, colors and levels of ability.
Stroke of Hope has been blessed by the support of Kirk Whalum-- a creative genius and one of God's special messengers.
He sees the vision of our mission and has joined our outreach. We are humbled by his support. Please visit this musical giant and Hope Partner by clicking onto the following link www.kirkwhalum.com.
SOH at
Summer Breeze Festival July 22nd & August 9th 1 Roosevelt Square,
Mt. Vernon, NY
7:00-8:30 P.M. click
here for more detailsl
Join SOH at
Harlem’s HEALTHY Living 1st Annual Harlem:
5k “Health Walk-A-Thon” August 23rd Morningside Park, St. Nicholas Park & Jackie Robinson Park
New York, NY
Kevin Whalum's
"One Life To Love"
CD Release Concert September 19th TPAC's Polk Theater
Nashville, TN
7:30
P.M.
A portion of the proceeds will go to Stroke of Hope Foundation to help assist survivors of Stroke and their families click
here for more detaill click
here for ticket information
Every 1st & 3rd
Tuesday Stroke Support Group Grace Baptist Church
Mount Vernon, NY
6:00-7:00 P.M.
Voices of Hope Blog click
here to read the latest Hope post
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Participate
in the tradition of giving by making a much-appreciated contribution.
An
inspirational message from one of our spiritual leaders...
"Trials
and sufferings are painful. They tax us physically and spiritually.
What happens in our trials and sufferings is a disclosure, a revelation,
of what is in us, what we are made of, what sort of integrity we
have. God asks only that we be faithful.
He cares for us accordingly and with sufficient grace. He knows
how much we need him. It is necessary that we know it too."
-The
Rev. Andrew C. Mead
Rector of Saint Thomas Church
Fifth Avenue New York, NY
click
here for a printable version of this message
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Welcome
to Stroke of Hope! a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
'Consistent effort' is personified by this beautiful and gracious lady who never misses a beat. Her belief in our mission is tangible. She gives her best in every area of the organization whether it's administrative tasks, fund raising, health fair participation, event planning or even performing live in the event itself!
She always has a kind word and a positive attitude.She gives above and beyond the call of duty on a regular basis and we are extremely grateful for all her good works, both seen and unseen.
Meet
these exceptional professionals who have the medical knowledge
you need and a sincere concern for your well-being.
Survivor
of the Month
Lawrence Brown
Lawrence Brown Houston, TX
"Life chronicles many varied experiences, yet some have a special place in the forefront of your memory. Friday, June 27, 1997, at 3:00 a.m. denotes one of those experiences."
Care
Partner of the Month
Madline Brown
Madline Brown
Houston, TX
"God’s blessings are abundant and sometimes come in different forms. Another blessing came on June 27, (the next day) at 3:00 a.m. My husband arose to go to the restroom and had a problem walking."
Location And Services
Stroke of Hope Administrative Headquarters office
is located on the 3rd floor at the 30 S. Broadway building
in downtown Yonkers, NY. Click
here for directions to this location
We offer the following services:
Awareness & Lifestyle Seminars
Hope
Groups (Support groups for Survivors and Care Partners)
Recovery
Training (Personal training by a certified therapist
or fitness trainer)
Aquatic
Training (Warm water therapy by a certified swim
instructor)
Healing
Hands of Hope (Massage therapy by a certified masseuse)
Hope
Teams (In-home assistance given by trained volunteers)
click
the image to visit DIVAbetic click
here to read about our Hope Partner
S.T.R.
Stroke Symptoms and Identification
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and that she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm, Ingrid passed away.)
She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
Recognizing Stroke Symptoms
Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR.
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S - Ask the individual to SMILE.
T - Ask the person to TALK.
(Coherently: i.e. . . It is sunny out today)
R - Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
Another 'sign' of a stroke: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.