May 18, 2019
Each spring, the Utah Valley Stroke Association hosts their Strides for Stroke event. This year, a group of our Research Assistants participated in the 5K run. We enjoyed meeting stroke survivors and their families and supporting the mission of UVSA to improve the quality of life and care for stroke survivors in Utah Valley.
After the race, one stroke survivor spoke about the event. He said he likes participating because he gets to meet other people. Another participant attended the event with her husband and son, who are both stroke survivors. She likes the event because it breaks up their routine and gives them an opportunity to talk to other survivors and families. She was proud to support her husband and son in the Stroke Survivor Victory Walk and said, “You may do it differently, but you can still do it.”
For Tyler Huish, the Chair of UVSA, events like this are about people meeting their peers, creating relationships, and getting support. He would love to see more people who are impacted by stroke in Utah Valley gain awareness of the opportunities to increase quality of life after stroke.
The Utah Valley Stroke Association provides education, resources, and community reintegration for everyone impacted by stroke. They host three other annual events: Strike Out Stroke (bowling), Movie and a Meal, and a summer Pool Party. If you are interested in learning more about their events you can do so through their facebook page.
Thank you UVSA for a great day and we will see you again at Strides for Stroke next year!