STORIES FROM THE HEART: ‘Tough times don’t last, but tough people do’ – like this survivor of a stroke when she was 15
May 15, 2014
Vandna Mittal describes having a stroke at age 15 as “dodging the ultimate curve ball in life.”
Stories From the Heart
This series from American Heart Association News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
STORIES FROM THE HEART: Surviving stroke is a sprint for this marathon runner
May 8, 2014
After a 6-mile run and visit to Starbucks, marathon runner Teri Ackerson had a stroke. As a stroke coordinator for a Kansas City-area hospital, she knew exactly what to do.
STORIES FROM THE HEART: Stroke limits attorney, but she's fighting back - and helping others do so, too
May 1, 2014
Attorney Jan Thomas had a stroke at the office gym. Now, she leads a support group for stroke survivors with aphasia.
STORIES FROM THE HEART: `1000 to 1,' the amazing story of Cory Weissman
Feb 27, 2014
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STORIES FROM THE HEART: Bride provides lifesaving CPR to drowning toddler at wedding reception
Aug 22, 2013
Bride provided lifesaving CPR to a drowning toddler at her own wedding. She had retrained in CPR only 3 days before as a requirement for her job.