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2008 Childhood Stroke Awareness Day Proclamations
Thank you to the following government officials and volunteers for promoting Childhood Stroke Awareness Day by issuing proclamations
 
US Sentate, SR 549, submitted by Alan Blinder (http://thomas.loc.gov)
 
MARYLAND, Governor Martin O'Malley, submitted by Anonymous
 
CONNECTICUT, Governor M. Jodi Rell, submitted by Annette Brennan
 
WISCONSIN, Governor Jim Doyle, submitted by Sarah Hexley
 
 
 

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Guidelines highlight key differences between child and adult stroke

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New Guidelines on Infant Stroke Released Experts note symptoms and treatment of these youngest patients differ from adults.

Kids Can Have Strokes Too, AHA Warns

Pediatric Stroke Guidelines Emphasize Differences from Adult Care

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After suffering a stroke in utero, Isaac underwent a life-saving surgery. NEUROLOGY NOW

Mom raises awareness about Childhood Stroke and suffers only a fraction of the pain that survivors may encounter by getting a tatoo in her son's honor....watch the moving video below.

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Childhood Stroke Awareness Tattoo

Sean's journey back from a stroke - The Arizona Republic

Child fighting for his life braces for brain surgery - GoUpstate.com

Miracle child undaunted by loss of part of brain (follow up to previous article) - GoUpstate.com

Babies Have Strokes - The Morning Call.com

I love Mamma - Chicago Parent

The Other Stroke Victim - The Sentinel-News

The comeback kid: Boy recovers from prenatal stroke (STLtoday.com)

Children And Parents Struggle With Pediatric Stroke - KTVU.com/BayInsider.com

Mother Raises Awareness After Daughter's Stroke - Better Connecticut, Channel 3

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