Sun, 05/22/2011 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Created in 1997, the American Stroke Association (a division of the American Heart Association) is dedicated to prevention, diagnosis and treatment to save lives from stroke - America's No. 3 killer and a leading cause of serious disability. They fund scientific research, help people better understand and avoid stroke, encourage government support, guide healthcare professionals and provide information to enhance the quality of life for stroke survivors.
To learn more, call 1-888-4-STROKE or browse: strokeassociation.org.
Power To End Stroke is an education and awareness campaign that embraces and celebrates the culture, energy, creativity and lifestyles of Americans. It unites people to help make an impact on the high incidence of stroke within our communities.
Power To End Stroke was created in 2006 by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association to help reach the American Stroke Association's mission to reduce stroke and risk of stroke by 25% by 2010. It was also meant to raise critical awareness within the African American population. Heart disease and stroke are major health risks for all people, but African Americans are at particularly high risk. Consider this:
- Blacks have almost twice the risk of first-ever strokes compared to whites.
- Blacks have higher death rates for stroke compared to whites.
- The prevalence of high blood pressure in African Americans in the United States is the highest in the world.
For more information visit: powertoendstroke.org.
May is Stroke Awareness Month, so come on out to support the American Stroke Association at this wonderful DANCE SWEAT GIVE event! Class will follow our normal Sunday, 12:00p.m. GROOV3™ class. There is a minimum donation of $10 at the door OR take both classes for ONLY $20!