Delaware Valley Stroke Council to Hold 18th Annual Stars for Stroke Gala

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DELAWARE VALLEY STROKE COUNCIL TO HOLD 18^th ANNUAL STARS FOR STROKE GALA

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 25, 2014 – On Saturday, March 15 the Delaware Valley Stroke Council (DVSC) will hold its 18^th Annual Stars for Stroke Gala from 6:30-11 p.m. at the Sheraton Society Hill located at 1 Dock Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106. The event will honor area stroke survivors, caregivers, doctors and those dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of stroke.

This year’s black tie gala features NBC 10 anchor, Renee Chenault-Fattah as hostess. Congressman Chaka Fattah will receive the DVSC’s highest honor at the gala; the “Lifetime Achievement Award”. The DVSC will recognize Fattah for his work to charter the Interagency Working Group on Neuroscience (IWGN) and the Fattah Neuroscience Initiative. Commissioned in Congress on June 20, 2013, the IWGN brings together more than a dozen federal agencies to conduct extensive neuroscience research and brain mapping. Through Fattah’s work, more than $1 trillion in discretionary funds has been appropriated for these programs.

Additional honorees include John J. Dougherty, business manager of IBEW Local No. 98 who will serve as honorary chairperson for Stars for Stroke. The DVSC will present the Volunteer of the Year Award to John Roussis, and Roger and Peggy Myers will receive the annual Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Award. At this year’s gala, Dr. Paul Katz, Chairman of the DVSC Medical Advisory Board, will recognize the 30 member multi-disciplinary group that includes some of the area’s finest board-certified stroke care physicians including Dr. Katz.

Founded in 1995 by Toby Mazer, whose late husband, Dr. Howard Mazer, was a stroke survivor of nearly two decades, the DVSC works to provide advocacy for area stroke survivors and raise awareness of stroke symptoms. “Someone dies from a stroke nearly every 3 minutes in the U.S., but sadly, very few people know the symptoms of stroke,” Mazer said. “To help individuals identify stroke, we developed the F.A.S.T. acronym, meaning the face must be observed for a droopy smile, raised arms checked for a downward drift and speech monitored for slurring. If any of these conditions persist, then time is of the essence to call 911 because the person is suffering a stroke.”

Along with raising awareness of stroke symptoms, the DVSC helps individuals access high quality stroke care. “Our mission is to help stroke survivors and caregivers navigate the complex healthcare system so they can fully focus their efforts on recovering,” Mazer said. “Additionally, we partner with hospitals and rehabilitation centers to ensure that state-of-the-art stroke care is available to everyone in the region.”

If you are interested in donating to help DVSC initiatives to continue to grow, please visit http://www.phillystroke.org/content/Get_Involved/donate.asp.

The Stars for Stroke Gala also will include a silent auction as well as live painting from local pop artist, Perry Milou. Milou’s original piece, which he will create on the spot that evening, will be auctioned off to benefit the Delaware Valley Stroke Council. For more information on the 18^th annual Stars for Stroke Gala and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.phillystroke.org/content/Get_Involved/stars_for_stroke_gala.asp.

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About the Delaware Valley Stroke Council:

The Delaware Valley Stroke Council, a United Way agency, promotes optimal stroke care through advocacy, education, awareness, diagnosis and treatment. The Delaware Valley Stroke Council works as a citizens’ organization. Founded in 1995 by a group of area neurologists, Delaware Valley Stroke Council serves Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley, including South Jersey and Delaware. Over the years, the organization has continually expanded its programs to meet newly recognized needs, while establishing state and national constituencies in the process.

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Delaware Valley Stroke Council to Hold 18th Annual Stars for Stroke Gala

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