Young Stroke Survivor Speaks Out!

Canadian native, Nicole Fournier suffered from a stroke on July 1, 2004 when she was just 8 years old. As you will see in the video, she has not only overcome the effects of her stroke, but has become an inspiration for all those fighting to improve response and treatment of stroke.

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Are you a Stroke Survivor or do you know someone who has had a stroke? Visit Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other (SSEEO) at http://www.sseeo.org/ to see how you can make a difference in your community!