Be Inspired by Bay Area Stroke Survivor and Read Their Stories

Local Stroke StoriesStroke Awareness Foundation2025-05-10T14:30:05-07:00

Local Stroke Survivor Stories

Read real stroke survivor stories from people around the Bay Area.

Pediatric survivor shows that stroke strikes at any age

Stroke leads to happily ever after for young survivors

Paramedics reroute ambulance for lifesaving stroke care

Chuck Toeniskoetter – Founding Member of SAF

Rita Ecdao-Lubey – Patient Care Liaison/CMA

Mark Youngblood – Registered Nurse – Retired

Phil Matteson – Assistant Chief w/ CA Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection (Cal Fire)

Grace Sellers – See’s Candies

Lincoln Krochmal, MD – Chief Medical Officer for Local Pharmaceutical Company

Stroke survivor trusts instincts to seek help

Fast action saves father of three from devastating outcome

Healthy sheriff’s lieutenant knows stroke can happen to anyone

Pat Dando – SAF, Founding Member

ER visit “just to be safe” confirms stroke emergency

Young Survivor Finds Purpose in Stroke

Stroke Survivor Warns of Risks Linked to AFib