At this big hoopla event in NYC celebrating 100 Years of the American Heart Association and 20 Years of Go Red for Women, I was thrilled and honored to be invited to be part of their "Survivors' Wall."
They asked for a 150-word blurb that sums up my experience as a survivor, my connection to "Go Red for Women," and my message to others in the community. Here goes . . .
"I was driving on Interstate 95 at 65 miles an hour when I had a stroke. (Everyone's worst nightmare!) I looked down and was mesmerized by my right hand shaking on the console. Luckily, my 86-year-old mother was in the car, grabbed the wheel, and crashed us on the side of the highway. I was left unable to walk or speak. In my memoir, 'My Stroke in the Fast Lane: A Journey to Recovery,' I reveal what it is like to be in the body of someone who has suffered from a stroke. After several hospitals and much physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation, I was able to resume my magnificent life. In my book appearances, I discuss how cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined. I support the American Heart Association and 'Go Red for Women' message: we must all educate ourselves about cardiovascular diseases and strive to live heart-healthy lives."
The beat goes on.
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