With a stroke every 40 seconds counts, Do not wait to act!!!

A lot can happen in 40 seconds. A hummingbird will flap its wings 2080 times; the world’s fastest sprinter will cover close to 400 meters; a heart will beat about 60 times; and someone in the United States will suffer a stroke.

Luckily, it also takes just seconds to send a potentially life-saving message to our law makers.

Although much has been done, the reality is that stroke is still the No. 3 killer and No. 1 cause of devastating, long term disability in the nation.

We need to ensure that we are doing all we can to help prevent stroke, and when needed, providing the best treatment available to each and every stroke patient. Stroke can hit anyone, at any time, and patients need access to the best treatment available. Visit the link below to let members of the Public Health Committee know about ways they can support comprehensive systems of care for all stroke patients.

Please help the American Heart Association in its efforts to fight heart disease and stroke by visiting http://www.capitolconnect.com/yourethecure