People tell me how lucky Evie is that I am her mom. How lucky she is to have parents that push her and help her succeed. How lucky she is to be born into our support system of family and […]
Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month 2012 Proclamations
Alabama declared May as Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month – by Governor Robert Bentley- submitted by Kimberly Ketler Arizona – waiting – submitted by Chandra Whitfield California – waiting – submitted by Eileen Vancleave Colorado declared May as Pediatric Stroke Awareness […]
31 Days for Evan – A pediatric stroke survivor’s sister’s journey
My name is Olivia and I’m seven years old. My brother Evan is four. Evan had a stroke when he was born and he goes to therapy a lot. One time my family went to to the CHASA Retreat and […]
CHASA to Celebrate Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month – Press Release
Please share the CHASA to Celebrate Childhood Stroke Awareness Press Release -2012 with the media in your community.
Kentucky Strikes for Pediatric Stroke
An event to benefit the Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association, hosted by Jana Smoot White and James White. Friday, May 11th, 2012 Southland Bowling Lanes 7 pm – 9:30pm Read more.
Evans Loves to Swing – And She’s a Pediatric Stroke Survivor
Evans was born a happy (and we thought) healthy little girl. When Evans was 5 months old we discovered she had very limited use of her right side and immediately looked for answers. The pediatrician informed us that our daughter […]
Luka is a Pediatric Stroke Survivor
Most people are unaware that at least 1 in every 2700 children will be diagnosed with a stroke either in-utero or around the time of birth. 11 out of 100,000 children will suffer a stroke between the ages of 1-18 […]
Oklahoma Childhood Stroke Awareness Day
Join families in Oklahoma as they celebrate Childhood Stroke Awareness Day. A fun family event with free admission to raise childhood stroke awareness. Enjoy games for the kids, a bake sale, and munch on some hot dogs. All proceeds will […]
Chicago Meetup for Families of Children with Hemiplegia
Join Chicago area families of children with hemiplegia for some fun at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:00 pm Meet at the seal exhibit. Contact Tiffaney Carlisle for more information at tiffaneymomof4 @ gmail. com
Streak for Pediatric Stroke iPad Contest
Enter CHASA’s Streak for Pediatric Stroke iPad Contest! CHASA will give away a new iPad to one lucky person. Set up a fundraising page at Firstgiving and start asking friends, family, and your community to donate. For each $25 donation […]
CHASA Central Illinois Meetup and Playdate – Kids with Hemiplegia
Two upcoming events for the Central Illinois group. Join us to meet other families who have a child with hemiplegia. Parent Meetup Thursday, May 10, 2012 7:30 pm Cream & Flutter Central IL May Playdate for kids with Hemiplegia Saturday, […]
Hemiplegia Awareness Ice Cream Social – Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Join us on for an old-fashioned ice cream social at the Leedy home in Southlake, Texas. Ice cream will be provided, so bring your favorite topping to share. There will be activities for the kids – Wii, Rock Band, and […]
Childhood Stroke Walk – Rhode Island’s 4th
Fellow New Englanders, join us for Rhode Island’s 4th Annual Childhood Stroke Walk on Saturday, May 19 at Fort Wetherill State Park in beautiful Jamestown, RI. Not only will you be raising funds for CHASA (a great cause, to be […]
Boston Pediatric Stroke Awareness Picnic
Join other families of kids with hemiplegia due to pediatric stroke or other causes. Saturday, May 5, 2012. 2:00 – 4:00 pm EDT. Boston Public Garden, near the “Make Way for Ducklings” statue. Bring a picnic lunch and catch up […]
Job Interviews – Disclosing Your Disability
A CHASA volunteer shares her personal experiences with job interviews and having hemiplegia and epilepsy. While job hunting, my decision of when and how to disclose the information of my stroke, hemiplegia, and seizures depends on the job I’m applying […]
