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Meet Laura

One year after having a stroke, Laura was celebrating her recovery. “I stood up in church and told everyone, I’ve almost made a year,” she says. Continue Reading Meet Laura

Katherine, a stroke survivor, smiling in a park, representing resilience and positivity during her recovery.

Meet Katherine

Katherine knew that managing work, marriage, and school would be difficult. But she had no idea she would also be recovering from a stroke and subsequent brain surgery. Continue Reading Meet Katherine

Tracy, a stroke survivor and Kandu program participant, smiling outdoors and wearing pink glasses.

Meet Tracy

Tracy, an opera singer, artist, and activist based in San Francisco, never let anything slow her down. Then, at a pivotal point in her career, she had a stroke. Continue Reading Meet Tracy

Jason, a stroke survivor and Kandu Health program percipient.

Meet Jason

Jason is a former college athlete who centered his life around sports. In his free time, he played pickleball and hockey. Continue Reading Meet Jason

Bob, a stroke survivor and Kandu Health program participant, smiling as he reflects on his recovery journey.

Meet Bob

Bob and his wife Kathy were driving home from lunch when he suddenly felt disoriented. They pulled the car over. His son’s girlfriend, who had joined them for lunch, drove them home. Continue Reading Meet Bob

Tony, a stroke survivor and chef, smiling as he shares his journey through stroke recovery with Kandu Health.

Meet Tony

For years, Tony managed restaurants and directed busy kitchens. “Cooking is one of my biggest passions,” he shared. “My outside life could have been a mess, but in that kitchen, everything was under control, and that’s my happy place.” Continue Reading Meet Tony

Cheryl, a stroke survivor and Kandu program graduate, sitting on a park bench using her phone.

Meet Cheryl

When Cheryl’s right leg suddenly felt numb on a visit to her daughter, she thought it was just asleep. Continue Reading Meet Cheryl