The American Stroke Foundation's
7th Annual Walk on the Wildside

            

 

 

 

David Toews, Stroke Survivor

Dave Toews, 48, suffered a stroke on December 1, 2007. His wife Barbara, and six-year old son Ryan, just moved two summers ago to Gardner, Kansas, from South Dakota.  He was without insurance and he thought there was no place to go to help restart, let alone rebuild his life. Fortunately, he found the American Stroke Foundation in Mission, Kansas (ASF). 

Dave arrived at ASF, aided by a walker, just one week after his stroke. He began participating in the fitness program, verbal communication classes, and balance class, just to name a few.  The recovery journey began!   
 
What a difference a year makes!  Dave set some aggressive goals.  He wanted to talk, drive, walk without a walker, race his car and go back to work.
 
Dave's participation at the American Stroke Foundation, the strong love and support of Barbara and Ryan, and his determination and perseverance paid off as he was able to accomplish all of these lofty goals.  More importantly, he believed in himself, his hope is reclaimed, and he is rebuilding his life, which is why he is a true stroke survivor.
 
Dave is just one of hundreds of stroke survivors whose lives have been impacted by the American Stroke Foundation.
 
The American Stroke Foundation is a non-medical, non-clinical facility, so there is no insurance reimbursement or government funding available. In fact, the ASF operates solely on gifts and contributions from individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community.
 
American Stroke Foundation knows that these economic times are tough and everyone is making sacrifices, but we need your gifts to make a true difference in the lives of stroke survivors.

  Here is a great way for you to order your personalized cards or business cards) & support the American Stroke Foundation.  Simply click on the following link:  cardsforcauses.com and click on the "Select a Cause" tab on the top left hand side of the page.  The American Stroke Foundation is located in the "Health" section.  Click there and select from literally hundreds of different styles of cards.  You can customize and personalize and your cards and they will arrive in 2-3 days.  The American Stroke Foundation will receive 20% of the sale of your order to help improve the lives of stroke survivors.  It's easy, it's convenient, and helps a great cause!

   

  Guidelines for Interacting with Stroke Survivors  

Stroke Survivors at the American Stroke Foundation have developed  "Ten Guidelines for Interacting with Stroke Survivors."

 

A video has been created featuring stroke survivors and depicting the right and wrong  way to interact. You can view this video on YouTube. 

   If you would like to become a corporate sponsor, contact Patrick Ayers, President, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 913-649-1776.