Power To End Stroke

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Be real. Be strong. Be proud. Be EMPowered. The power is in your hands to prevent and overcome stroke, and the American Stroke Association will provide the information and tools to support you every step of the way. Power To End Stroke is an education and awareness campaign that embraces and celebrates the culture, energy, creativity and lifestyles of African Americans. It unites African Americans to help make an impact on the high incidence of stroke within the community.

The 3rd Annual Power Awards Weekend will be held in Atlanta, Georgia June 12-14 at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. Leaders in the African American community will be recognized at the Awards Gala, given the opportunity to network during the Power Luncheon, and participate in Power Sunday.

June 12 - Awards Gala
June 13 - Power Workout
June 13 - Networking Luncheon with Breakout Sessions
June 14 - Power Sunday at a historic Atlanta church

Join Power To End Stroke
Commit to learn about stroke and its risk factors. Pledge to reduce your risk and share the PTES message with family and friends. When you register with PTES you will receive the monthly Power e-newsletter filled with resources to give you the Power to End Stroke.Register now!

Become a Power To End Stroke Ambassador
Power to End Stroke needs your help to bring awareness to the African-American community about stroke. You can be a part of the Power To End Stroke by serving as a volunteer Ambassador. Sign Up Now!

Build a Tribute or Memorial Site
The American Stroke Association has created a site containing Web pages dedicated by family members or friends in honor of their loved ones who have suffered a stroke. Each page tells the story of a special person and provides the opportunity to make an online donation to our mission. Create a Tribute or Memorial page of your own to honor a loved one today. Be EMPowered to help raise money for this great cause.

PERSONAL RISK ASSESSMENT
You don't have to be a statistic! As an African American, be aware of your risk factors. Take this quiz, then work with your doctor to reduce, control or prevent as many risk factors as you can.

FAMILY REUNION TOOLKIT
Family reunions are a wonderful way to stay connected, and to learn and teach about your family heritage and traditions. It is also a great time to inform and remind family members that stroke is a major health threat.

FAMILY HISTORY TREE
If a parent, grandparent, brother or sister has had a stroke, your risk of having one is greater. African Americans’ risk for stroke is up to four times higher than for non-Hispanic whites. This is due in part to higher rates of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity among blacks. Use this tool to help get to the root of your family's health for generations to come.

POWER SUNDAY
PTES is asking churches across the nation to participate in their own Power Sunday, any Sunday of the year, by discussing stroke awareness with their congregations. Download the PTES Power Sunday Toolkit for everything you need to assist you in hosting a Power Sunday service.

03-23-2009	Got What It Takes to Open for Kirk Franklin? The American Heart Association's Power to End Stroke campaign is looking for a POWERful act to open up for this Grammy award winning artist.
02-02-2009	Black History Month: Cicely Tyson help African americans continue to reach accomplishments by reducing stroke risks.
10-16-2008	Power Gospel Tour Dates Released!
08-07-2008	Children with sickle cell disease 221 times more likely to suffer stroke, new American Heart Association statement reveals
05-02-2008	Grammy winner BeBe Winans and Tha Hip Hop Doc Rani Whitfield add voices to the Power To End Stroke campaign
03-24-2008	Power To End Stroke receives honorable mention at PR Week Awards

The Bristol-Myers Squibb/Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Partnership is a National Sponsor of Power To End Stroke

This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 2/25/09.

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