Language of Love Telethon

PRESS RELEASE!

Tune in to hear our PRESS RELEASE...

Bob Mandell

Bob talks about the past 18 years as he battled to recover from a Massive Stroke...living in a nursing home at the age of 53. He was paralyzed on his dominant side, in a wheel chair and unable to speak, think, or write. He will share his amazing story of how he learned to walk, his brain rehabilitation, and fast forward to today not using his wheel chair or cane, and able to travel the globe while exploring his new stroke techniques for himself and his community

Tony Muggs - Keyboard ~The MUGGS

On Tuesday, September 4th, 2001 bass player Tony DeNardo suffered a hemorrhagic stroke that nearly ended his life. He was completely paralyzed on his right side and unable to speak. DeNardo survived his stroke but was in bad shape.

Shari Stack - Dr Oz

Shari Stack and Son Liam Shari Stack, 30, is a very unusual new mom. While others may find constant feedings, diaper changes and late-night wake-ups challenging, she looks forward to this routine with her infant, Liam, with great joy. That’s because six weeks after Liam was born, a massive stroke threatened hers. One Saturday morning in January, Ms. Stack and her husband, Christopher, had just finished playing with their son in the family room.............

Linda Brown ` Producer / Director

Video Clip Linda Brown – Film Maker “Rehabbing Her Father’s Spirit” Filmmaker Linda Brown’s father embodied 1960s masculinity. But when a devastating stroke leaves him vulnerable and dependent, Linda decides to confront the silence surrounding his troubled and violent past. Drawing on home movies, family photos and interviews, she reveals secrets, uncovers lies, and discovers a redeeming treasure in a lost family video......

Helen Christina Ballestas, PhD, ANP-

Stroke Survivor- VIDEO Doctor of Philosophy – Leadership for Higher Education Capella University, Minneapolis, MN July, 2005 – August, 2008 Post Masters Certificate Adult Nurse Practitioner Adelphi University, Garden City, NY September, 2009 – January, 2011 Master of Science Nursing Education Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY September, 2002 – May, 2005

Nancy Magrini - Stroke Survivor

American Stroke Association December 6, 2005, Nancy didn't know it but her life was about to change. She had woken up early to go to the bathroom. Half asleep, she noticed that her left arm was numb and tingling.

Honoring Mary Kay Ash ~(Cosmetics)

Video Clip - Dawn Struble & Cindy Machado Flippen Honoring Mary Kay Ash ~(Cosmetics) - Spoke Through Her Eyes Mary Kay Gives Back " ReneMarie Language of Love Fundraiser

Debra Holly

Debra Holly, Stroke Survivor ... who was on vacation when the stroke occurred. Hear her amazing story, the quick response received in rushing to the hospital and learn about her talented singing background and how she is giving back to our communities.

Parents / Strokes- Karen Bella

I will be sharing my story of how Strokes have affected my family, to help promote awareness that strokes don't just affect senior citizens but can happen to anyone at any age. I'll be performing as well. Stay tuned for links to view the occasion

Kennetha Pettus - Stroke Survivor photo

American Stroke Association- "I arrived at work, greeted a colleague and we talked about our weekend. Suddenly, a feeling came over me. My jaw tightened, my heart fluttered and I could not get words out of my mouth. For a moment I was someplace else"....

Virginia M. Werner, Ms. NY Senior

VIRGINIA M. WERNER Ms. New York Senior America 2013 When I started to really think back about the sequence of events prior to having a stroke and if I had any warning signs that, I remembered that there was something odd happening. I was unemployed at the time and hitting the gym or going out for walks on a regular basis. I recall now that for perhaps a few days before the event I felt somewhat light-headed and out of breath after the exercise. Always having been very healthy.......

Michael Angelo - Stroke Survivor -

ReneMarie- Stroke Survivor

New Spiritual author RenéMarie delivers a message of Hope and Faith. STROKE of Luck shares the details of how God is present in our lives and how HE had been trying to get her attention. This riveting mesmerizing story also describes her challenges and the gift of experiencing a major stroke, April 8, 1989, along with the divine moment of RenéMarie's out of body experience and conversation with God.

Michelle Gribko, MS, RN,

Video Clip- Michelle Gribko, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, OCN (Stroke Program Coordinator at North Shore University Hospital Department of Neurosciences, Clinical Nurse Specialist...Graduated from Long Island University...Post, Masters Degree 2006. Has participated in the American Stroke Conference June 6th, 2013... at Westchester Marriott, Tarryton. Stroke Club Chairperson, North Shore University Hospital. Michele will discuss Time is Brain ... Stroke Prevention and share information about

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