A Story of Hope – Kim O’Kelley Leigh
View Kim’ story and the first five years of her journey following her stroke.
To get in touch with Kim, email her at: kimmacc@yahoo.com
Survivor Stories
At Stroke Awareness Oregon, we call survivors of stroke “Warriors”. It takes a warrior mentality to battle through stroke and recovery.
Kim’s book, “Silent M.a.g.i.c. and Other Remedies” is an award-winning finalist in the self-help motivational category of the 2010 International Book Awards.
Orlena had experienced a massive hemorrhagic stroke on the right side, one that less than 30 percent of people survive. Fortunately, the on-call doctor in the ER had worked with Dr. Gary Steinberg, a world-renowned expert on “moyamoya” disease at Stanford Hospital.
Orlena had experienced a massive hemorrhagic stroke on the right side, one that less than 30 percent of people survive. Fortunately, the on-call doctor in the ER had worked with Dr. Gary Steinberg, a world-renowned expert on “moyamoya” disease at Stanford Hospital.
Stroke hero: Julie explains how she took FAST action
Julie Ritchie-Cody registered a bubbly 85-year woman at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center. When the woman returned the next day, Julie saw something was wrong and acted FAST.
Stroke hero: Julie explains how she took FAST action
Julie Ritchie-Cody registered a bubbly 85-year woman at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center. When the woman returned the next day, Julie saw something was wrong and acted FAST.
Warriors and Heroes
Here are a few Warrior stories along with the Heroes who helped them.
Lawnae Hunter was soaking up the sunshine in the Turks and Caicos on December 14th, 2014 when she decided to join her nine-year-old granddaughter for the waterslide. She had traveled with her children and grandchildren to enjoy some vacation time on the remote Island.
Asa was born in Austin Texas, brought to Bend for the warm summer days and the heavy powder ski slopes that surrounded the beautiful city. He was only a young man when his life changed overnight.
Bill Living in Joseph, Oregon with Debbie his wife, Bill’s life was full. A real estate broker with an active social life and a thriving company…until Thursday October 24th, 2014 when everything changed forever.
Warriors and Heroes
Here are a few Warrior stories along with the Heroes who helped them.
Lawnae Hunter was soaking up the sunshine in the Turks and Caicos on December 14th, 2014 when she decided to join her nine-year-old granddaughter for the waterslide. She had traveled with her children and grandchildren to enjoy some vacation time on the remote Island.
Asa was born in Austin Texas, brought to Bend for the warm summer days and the heavy powder ski slopes that surrounded the beautiful city. He was only a young man when his life changed overnight.
Bill Living in Joseph, Oregon with Debbie his wife, Bill’s life was full. A real estate broker with an active social life and a thriving company…until Thursday October 24th, 2014 when everything changed forever.