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The Montgomery County Stroke Association, Inc. (MCSA)
is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization
established in 1981 in Montgomery County, Maryland,
to provide help and hope to stroke survivors and their family caregivers.
MCSA has four local chapters which meet monthy.

The dual mission of the Montgomery County Stroke Association
is to offer helpful information and caring support
to stroke survivors and their family caregivers,
and to promote stroke awareness in the community.

MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH

Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S.
Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the U.S.
Approximately 800,000 strokes will occur in the U.S. this year.
Approximately 80% of all strokes are preventable.
Know the risk factors for stroke -- and lower your risk of having a stroke.
Know the warning signs of stroke -- and call 9-1-1 if they occur!

"ROCKVILLE REWARDS" * NEW DISCOUNT CARDS * VALID 7/1/11 - 6/30/12 !

MCSA is proud to participate in "Rockville Rewards" -- a program sponsored by the Rockville Chamber of Commerce to help generate funds for local charities, promote Rockville businesses,
and provide savings for customers. It's a WIN-WIN-WIN opportunity!

To purchase "Rockville Rewards" discount cards from MCSA, send $5 per card to:
MCSA, P.O. Box 9343, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9343. Make checks payable to MCSA.

Visit www.rockvillerewards.com to see listings of participating businesses
and the "Everyday Discounts" and weekly "Hot Deals" they are offering.

DO YOU KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE?

Call 9-1-1 if you see any of the symptoms listed below:

* Sudden onset of numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg,
especially on one side of the body;
* Sudden onset of confusion, or difficulty speaking or understanding;
* Sudden onset of difficulty seeing in one eye or both eyes;
* Sudden onset of dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or difficulty walking;
* Sudden onset of severe headache with no known cause.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF UPCOMING OR RECENT MCSA EVENTS
Event details can be found in our "Calendar" section.
(Click on any "Calendar" event listing to see details.)

MAY 1: MCSA BETHESDA CHAPTER MEETING
Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. - Suburban Hospital (2nd Floor), Bethesda, MD

MAY 4: STROKE SYMPOSIUM
Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - Professional and Community Tracks
Sponsored by Adventist Rehab Hospital of Md.
Location: Hilton in Gaithersburg. Pre-registration required.

MAY 8: MCSA SILVER SPRING CHAPTER MEETING
Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Schweinhaut Senior Center, Silver Spring, MD

MAY 9: WRITING WORKSHOP FOR STROKE SURVIVORS
Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.,
Leisure World of Md., Club House II, Room 2

MAY 9: MCSA UPPER COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Md., Rockville, MD

MAY 14: MCSA BOARD MEETING
Monday, 7:30 p.m. Leisure World, Club House II, Silver Spring, MD

MAY 17: STROKE AWARENESS DAY AT HCH
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Hospital (Silver Spring, MD)

MAY 23: MCSA LEISURE WORLD CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Leisure World of Md., Club House II, Room 2, Silver Spring, MD

HOW TO CONTACT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY STROKE ASSOCIATION (MCSA):
- Call our 24/7 "Helpline" at 301-681-6272 (301-681-MCSA)
- Send an e-mail message to info@mcstroke.org or mcstroke@comcast.net
- Write to MCSA, P.O. Box 9343, Silver Spring, MD 20916-9343

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