Delaware Valley Stroke Council to Hold 17th Annual Stars for Stroke Gala and Auction

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Delaware Valley Stroke Council to Hold 17^th Annual Stars for Stroke Gala and Auction

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14, 2012 – On Saturday, November 17, the Delaware Valley Stroke Council (DVSC) will hold its 17^th Annual Stars for Stroke Gala and Silent Auction in the grand ballroom of the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue located at 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

The black tie gala features CBS 3 reporter Oren Liebermann as host. Liebermann has firsthand experience with stroke after supporting his best friend, CBS 3 news desk editor Josh Crompton, throughout his entire path to recovery after suffering a stroke. Crompton will also receive special recognition at the gala as a notable stroke survivor.

John J. Dougherty, business manager of IBEW Local No. 98 will serve as honorary chairperson for Stars for Stroke. Funds raised from the event remain in the Delaware Valley and sustain programs designed to help reduce the incidence and impact of stroke, the number one adult disability in the U.S.

At this year’s gala, honorees include past president and CEO of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Thomas Lewis, who is receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, attorney Joseph Field and his wife Marie will receive a Humanitarian Award, and plastic surgeon R. Barrett Noone, MD, FACS will be honored as Stroke Survivor of the Year.

Founded in 1995 by Toby Mazer, whose late husband Howard was a stroke survivor of nearly two decades, the DVSC works to provide advocacy for area stroke survivors and raise awareness of stroke symptoms. “There are nearly 800,000 stroke cases a year 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 the best quality of care regardless of race, religion, gender or socioeconomic status. “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. You can also like the Delaware Valley Stroke Council on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/DelawareValleyStrokeCouncil to stay updated on their latest involvement within the community.

For more information on the 17^th Annual Stars for Stroke Gala, please visit http://www.phillystroke.org/content/Get_Involved/stars_for_stroke_gala.asp. To purchase tickets for the event, please call 215.772.9040 or email admin@phillystroke.org.

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About the Delaware Valley Stroke Council:

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 17th Annual Stars for Stroke Gala and Auction

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