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Therapists

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Stroke Stories

Read how stroke survivors tackle real world challenges and persevere. They share their stories and lessons learned—inspiring everyone who reads them.

Stroke F.A.S.T.

Learn to recognize the warning signs of a stroke so you can spot them early and help a friend or family member—you never know when someone might suffer a stroke.

Booklets

Watch our booklets open up on the screen in front of you and read them for free. We wrote booklets for survivors, therapists, family and friends—something for everyone.

Technology

Discover some of the newest technology for stroke rehabilitation that can be used during your therapy sessions or at home with family and friends.

Latest News and Press

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News
July 19, 2024

Heart.org: Stroke survivor went from using a wheelchair to walking again, and started a nonprofit

Eight years ago, Deb Shaw stepped into the shower of her home in Los Gatos, California, and her vision blurred. She wobbled, fell and hit her head on the shower bench. Minutes later, she woke up on the floor. Her…
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May 15, 2024

Fox 2 KTVU’s Heather Holmes is joined by Deb Shaw, Founder of Champion the Challenges.

Deb and her husband Bob outline the early warning signs of a stroke for Stroke Awareness Month and how their Foundation is Inspiring the Stroke Community.
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September 22, 2023

Stroke survivors take their swings at San Jose golf event

Champion the Challenges’ Golf4Life event drew 250 participants to Los Lagos Golf Course   Deb Shaw was not a big golf player before she had three strokes between 2016 and 2019. But putting in virtual reality and later on a…
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September 15, 2023

NBC Bay Area News, Garvin Thomas features Deb Shaw & GOLF 4 LIFE — Inspiring Stroke Survivors

NBC Bay Area Proud segment with Garvin Thomas visits Deb Shaw at Golf 4 Life. A free annual event for stroke survivors and caregivers to improve their strength, balance and flexibility.
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September 15, 2023

Champion the Challenges Hosts Free Golf 4 Life Event for Stroke Survivors in San Jose

Annual Outing and Expo Helps Stroke Survivors Improve Strength, Flexibility & Balance SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Champion the Challenges, a nonprofit foundation committed to Inspiring Stroke Survivors, hosted some 250 local attendees at the annual Golf 4 Life event…
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August 2, 2023

Champion the Challenges Honored by IPPY Awards for Independent Publishers

Nonprofit Foundation "By Stroke Survivors for Stroke Survivors" Wins Gold Medal for Website Publishing, and Silver Medal for Self-Help Booklet Series for Stroke Survivors SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Champion the Challenges, a nonprofit foundation committed to Inspiring Stroke Survivors,…
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