A Los Gatos couple is organizing an event where attendees can get pro tips on improving their golf swing and on how to recover from a stroke. Deb and Bob Shaw created a foundation called Champion the Challenges after Deb…
Laura NessSeptember 8, 2021
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LOS GATOS, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Champion the Challenges Organization, a nonprofit committed to reimagining stroke rehabilitation, will be participating as Co-Chair with the Pacific Stroke Association (PSA) for the upcoming Golf 4 Life Event. The annual event provides an in-person…
Lumina CommunicationsSeptember 2, 2021
We are proud to announce that Champion the Challenges recently won an award at the Addy Awards show! Competing against the best advertising agencies in Silicon Valley, WebEnertia has been recognized for its social media campaign in partnership with Champion the…
Champion the ChallengesJuly 21, 2021
Build It Right, Right from the Start. Have a vision 3 years out and think about the software, tools website, and team you will need to grow and expand. Take the time to research the newest approaches and study the…
Yitzi WeinerJuly 21, 2021
Globally, 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. With shocking probabilities like this, it’s incredibly important for all adults to understand the warning signs and recovery process involved with a stroke. Prevention is…
Deb ShawJuly 12, 2021
I recently went one on one with Deb Shaw, CEO of the nonprofit Champion the Challenges. Adam: Thanks again for taking the time to share your advice. First things first, though, I am sure readers would love to learn more…
Adam MendlerJune 24, 2021
The VR Time Warp Helps a Stroke Survivor It’s not just gamers that seem to lose track of time in VR. Deb Shaw, who has suffered three strokes, has been using VR for therapy exercises over the past four years. "In…
Sascha BrodskyJune 14, 2021
Everyone has a challenge or disability and those that are more apparent seem to be the only ones we see. We can all learn from each other how to persevere, and win. As a part of our “Unstoppable” series, I…
Yitzi WeinerMay 20, 2021
A three-time South Bay stroke survivor credits #VirtualReality therapy for accelerating her rehabilitation. Now she has set up a foundation & website to share her success and offer support for other stroke patients & their families. https://youtu.be/AEIRkCThTuI Source: https://www.facebook.com/DavidLouieABC7
Champion the ChallengesApril 15, 2021
When Los Gatos resident Deb Shaw woke up one morning in September 2016, she knew something was very wrong: Her entire right side was incapacitated. Shaw had suffered a PONS ischemic stroke, one that occurs in the brainstem, in her…
Laura NessFebruary 28, 2021