Issue:
Heart Disease and Stroke Research
Meet Robby Pechillo
Meet a young CT Heart Superstar!
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What We Do Matters
Hello. You may not know me, but I am Maria Galarza-Catuira and I work with your state’s Government Relations Director at the American Heart Association. As an American Heart Association staffer, I know that what we do makes an impact. I know, firsthand, what that impact is.
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Sharon Kenney - Putting Stroke Patients First
Volunteer working to improve stroke system of care in Vermont.
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Meet Catherine Lester Salchert
CT Advocate Attends 2017 Lobby Day in Hartford.
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Becky Smith - Why I Do What I Do
Have you met Becky Smith?
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Meet Jennifer Damon
Jennifer is a survivor, now she is dedicated to helping others.
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Meet Stacy-Ann Walker
Meet CT advocate Stacy-Ann Walker.
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Melinda Beyer, RN, Survivor, Champion
Read about Mindy, Nurse, Advocate, Survivor.
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Dawn Beland, Connecticut
Dawn Beland, MSN, RN, CCRN, ACNS-BC, CNRN and SCRN is the Stroke Center Coordinator for the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Hartford Hospital and a You're the Cure Advocate.
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Meaghan O’Brien, Massachusetts
I am Meaghan O’Brien, a 26 years old, a young working professional with a full-time job, I am a daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend, I am a world traveler, I am a thrill-seeker and I AM A STROKE SURVIVOR.
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