American Stroke Association Honors Debra Meyerson with 2023 Stroke Survivor Hero Award
PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Debra Meyerson, PhD was named the American Stroke Association's (ASA) 2023 Stroke Survivor Hero in recognition of her efforts to use her experience as a stroke survivor to bring awareness, education, and inspiration to people across the country. More than 800,000 people across the US have a stroke every year, leaving many with permanently changed lives and Debra has worked tirelessly to bring awareness to stroke and its impact on one's identity. "I'm honored to win this award and want to share it with all the people who have supported me in my recovery," shared Debra. "I only hope the work we're doing can make recovery easier, more complete, and more rewarding for all stroke survivors in the future."
- Debra Meyerson, PhD was named the American Stroke Association's (ASA) 2023 Stroke Survivor Hero in recognition of her efforts to use her experience as a stroke survivor to bring awareness, education, and inspiration to people across the country.
- PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Debra Meyerson, PhD was named the American Stroke Association's (ASA) 2023 Stroke Survivor Hero in recognition of her efforts to use her experience as a stroke survivor to bring awareness, education, and inspiration to people across the country.
- The American Stroke Association's annual Stroke Hero Awards honor stroke survivors, health care professionals, and carepartners who want to build more resilient communities.
- Winners were selected by a nationwide panel of volunteer judges from the American Stroke Association, with the exception of the Voters' Choice Award, which was selected via online votes.