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I've Joined Tedys-Teamto help Fight Stroke
Please help young stroke survivor, Jaime Coyle of Cumberland Click here to donate to Tedys-Team Here's why you should Know- Stroke and learn more about Tedy's Team
I hope this update finds you happy and healthy. As you may already be aware, I have become involved with Tedys-Team and the American Stroke Association and I am on a mission to help raise awareness. I have taken on an exciting challenge and I need your help to spread the word and help others really know stroke.You might remember Tedy Bruschi of the New England Patriots suffered a stroke in February 2005. I recall during this time there were lots of assumptions and speculation in the media on just what happened to Tedy, but at the time just like many of us I never really understood what could have caused his stroke at such a young age. In the Fall of 2006 that all changed when I had a stroke from the same cause, a hole in my heart that did not close completely at birth. In my case this heart defect went undetected until it caused my stroke at age 39. Now I can say without hesitation I know more about this condition than I ever thought possible, but the reality is there is still so much more we need to learn. As evidence, if you receive my ezine newsletter online you already know how long it took the best physicians in the state to figure out what had caused my stroke -and that is where I hope to make a difference in raising awareness. I’ve provided the internet link to my story as well as my new stroke education blog. I encourage you to learn more by reading my detailed story to help understand the warning signs for stroke and more on PFO (patent foramen ovale) treatment options. Read My Story
About Tedy's Team
I am fortunate to have joined Tedys-Team in my own efforts to raise awareness. After his recovery, Tedy and his wife Heidi committed themselves to being advocates for stroke awareness. Tedy’s dedication and return to the NFL served as a great inspiration to me during my own recovery. Through this new partnership I have dedicated myself to become an effective local advocate, spokesperson and stroke educator in our area. I plan to team up locally with the American Stroke Association to help raise awareness.I also have chosen to launch my awareness campaign and take on this new challenge by joining Tedys-Team which began with my completing the Falmouth Road Race on Cape Cod in 2007. While the race draws over 10,000 runners and features some of the world’s elite runners, it was my goal to simply complete the event and regardless of my time, it meant to me I’ve completed my recovery and it is now time to help others. By the way, if you think you "missed" the opportunity to sponsor me I want you to know that Falmouth is an annual event. As part of Tedys-Team I am now training for the 2008 road race and hope to be selected as a member of Tedys-Team to run the Boston Marathon in 2009. Here's how you can help Tedy's TeamBy now I am sure you’ve been waiting for the part where I ask for your help. I realize many of you may be on a budget…and this probably was not on it! It isn’t easy asking for money, but every dollar I raise through Tedy’s Team and the American Stroke Association will help further stroke research and much needed education.Due to the amount of my commitment and the personal goals I have set, I can use your help no matter what the amount. Any gift will be greatly appreciated. If you can not donate at this time I can still use your help right now. Simply passing this note, or a copy of my story along to a friend, or copying it and posting at your workplace would be a great start in raising awareness. If you can donate now please also make your employer aware and ask if they would consider a matching gift donation. All contributions are tax-deductible. I thank you in advance for your support in this challenge. To make a donation, please simply visit my personal donation website on the secure Tedy’s Team / American Stroke Association link. If you prefer you can print out a donation form through this link and mail in your donation as well.
Please consider a donation to Tedys Team and the American Stroke Association here
I am relying on each and every one of you because this message needs to be clear. Stroke is not simply a matter to be dealt with "later". It is not a "disease of old age". There are young faces of stroke as well, and regardless of age it is important that we all know stroke. I sincerely wish you well and hope you can help me spread the word. Thank you, David Dansereau Stroke Survivor PS - Do you have other fundraising ideas or ways you’d like to help? Want me to speak to your group about this topic? Please call me (401) 632-0868.
My special offer of thanks
To Thank You personally for making a donation of $50 or more to Tedys-Team and the American Stroke Association I'd like to offer you a 3-month prepaid subscription to my online meal planner (a $45 value). My clients are currently using this unique program with great results for weight loss and sports nutrition coaching. Help me reach my goal and perhaps this Thank You offer can help you reach yours. I'm extending this special offer through August 10th 2008. Once your donation is verified through my Tedys-Team donation page at the American Stroke Association I'll activate your free subscription and send your getting started instructions to my members website.
Click on the Tedys Team button at this link to activate your special offer
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