Mom. Entrepreneur. Ex-cheerleader. And stroke survivor at 39.
Jun 25, 2019
After recovering from two strokes in as many weeks, mother, entrepreneur and former cheerleader Cassie Perry has become an advocate for stroke and heart disease awareness.
Stories From the Heart
This series from ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
Couple knew they would face heart problems together – but not like this
Jun 19, 2019
A terrifying episode turns the caregiving tables on a pair who were no strangers to heart concerns.
When dancer kept fainting, an EKG finally revealed why
Jun 12, 2019
Virginia's Daniela Leonhardt appeared to be in strikingly good shape, but her experience with cardiovascular problems was about to get intense.
Torn heart artery put young mom on verge of death
Jun 5, 2019
An Oklahoma woman's encounter with a spontaneous coronary artery dissection led to her being given last rites – twice.
A stroke at 50 altered Kansas woman's life, but not her family's love
May 29, 2019
Liz Andersen's journey home, where her husband cares for her, has taken her far from the dire predictions she once faced.
With grit and gratitude, stroke survivor plays on
May 23, 2019
A stroke at age 42 changed Dave Kim's music and his life.
Drummer's death inspires grief-stricken bandmates to rethink rock 'n' roll lifestyle
May 17, 2019
After heart disease claimed famed drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott at 54, the hard rockers of Hellyeah are turning to healthier ways as they mourn their friend.
She asked Google for a story about a Coast Guard stroke survivor. She found her soulmate.
May 9, 2019
When their cross-country courtship led to a proposal, Tara MacInnes and Sean Bretz knew when they'd marry: the first Saturday of American Stroke Month. Being stroke survivors brought them together.
A stroke almost took gospel star's life – then taught her about living
May 8, 2019
Gospel legend Stefanie Minatee thought she was "invincible." A stroke showed her she wasn't. But her determined spirit has helped her through a long recovery.
A stroke at 31. An aneurysm at 35. At 39 – tennis, anyone?
May 2, 2019
Nobody knows exactly what caused Ira Goodman's cardiovascular problems, but it's given him firsthand experience with life-threatening conditions.