Survivor Marianne Miller of Woodbury, who heroically survived a near-fatal brain aneurysm at Regions Hospital in January, will deliver the ceremonial first pitch. May is Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. More than 750,000 strokes occur each year, resulting in 160,000 deaths. If families were aware of the stroke symptoms, many of these deaths could be prevented.
Stroke is a medical emergency.
The National Stroke Association is the only national nonprofit organization devoting 100 percent of its efforts and resources to stroke, including prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for stroke survivors and their families.