My team
My Story…
On June 10th in 2019 at the age of 25, I suffered a stroke. I was at work when this happened. I had all the classic warning signs; droopy face, numb arm, loss of balance. Turns out I had a hole in my heart called a PFO, which is what caused me to have a stroke. I didn’t know this but 25% of people have this and are unaware. I was also unaware of the warning signs of a stroke, but I was thankful to have someone around me who did. I can honestly say this saved my life.
Knowing the warning signs of stroke is important because someone did and called 911 right away. I was able to get the medical attention I needed to have better chances of a full recovery. I was hospitalized for 3 days and out of work for a month. This experience has been the most humbling, and traumatic experience in my life and I’m proud to say that I’m a stroke survivor.
This experience has given me a new goal in life and that is to raise awareness of stroke. I’ll be running for charity with Tedy’s Team at the Falmouth Road Race, to raise awareness for stroke and heart disease. My goal is to raise $1,000 dollars towards this cause. I appreciate you all taking the time to read this, and any donation big or small will be a tremendous help. My link to my fundraising page is below, you can also Venmo me @Shawn-Butt
Description
The mission of Tedy's Team is to raise awareness for stroke and heart disease while supporting survivors on their journey, giving them a means for a comeback!
Tedy's Team was originally founded in 2005, when Tedy Bruschi, former linebacker for the New England Patriots suffered a stroke shortly after winning his 3rd Super Bowl and just days after returning from his first Pro Bowl.
Since its inception in 2005, Tedy’s Team has raised over $7 million for stroke research and education programs with the support and dedication of more than 1,200 participants. In addition to raising funds, Tedy’s Team continues to raise awareness of stroke and its warning signs and symptoms.
To learn more about Tedy's Team, please visit www.tedysteam.org
All donations are tax deductible.
Always remember the warning signs of stroke:
Should you ever have any questions about your donation, please reach out to Elizabeth@TedysTeam.org.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14 | Mom and Dad | $273.35 |
| Aug 08 | Karen Saffiotti | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 01 | Allie & Teddie | $109.85 |
| Jul 21 | Anonymous | $22.65 |
| Jul 11 | Anonymous | $164.35 |
| Jul 11 | James Machado | $28.10 |
| Jul 11 | The Thealls | $109.85 |
| Jul 11 | Anonymous | $28.10 |
| Jul 08 | Jen Cigliano | $109.85 |
| Jul 07 | Roger and Marybeth Sweeney | $273.35 |
