Stroke Month and Medical IDs

Ways You Can Help!

National Stroke Awareness Month takes place in May every year. On May 11, 1989, President George H. W. Bush signed a Presidential Proclamation designating May as National Stroke Awareness Month. Since then, National Stroke Association has been honoring this special time of the year to increase public awareness of stroke in an effort to conquer it.

Each year since 1989, public education campaigns have been conducted during May to increase awareness of different aspects of stroke that directly affect specific populations, such as women or those at high risk for stroke.

Raising awareness knows no boundaries. Even the smallest efforts matter.

Learn More - National Stroke Association.

Raising stroke awareness is about:

Elevating stroke in the mindset of everyone in the U.S. so more people care about supporting stroke research and education.
Ensuring that everyone understands the emotional, physical and financial impacts that stroke has on our country.
Influencing others to improve their health by sharing personal stories of how stroke has already affected the lives of so many.
Talking to legislators and thought leaders about how their decisions can positively affect survivors throughout their recovery.
Providing a platform for the more than 7 million survivors and their families to discuss their experiences and live with dignity. Stroke survivors possess the most influential and inspiring knowledge needed to make an impact on society. Their voices are so important.