When people think of a stroke, a child is not the first image that comes to mind. The International Alliance for Pediatric Stroke aims to change that in May. We have collaborated with other pediatric stroke advocacy leaders to create a campaign to raise awareness that a stroke can happen to children, teens and babies, even before birth. We are asking you to visit the United For Pediatric Stroke website, take part in any or all of the easy ways to raise awareness, and then share with your friends, family, and colleagues.

During the month of May, keep an eye on the Be Heard page for ways to extend the message that strokes can happen at ANY age, like:

• World Pediatric Stroke Awareness Week (#WPSAW), May 7 – 13.
• My Stroke Story (#MyStrokeStory), which will showcase one story each day in May.
• “Pediatric Stroke is Real”, a free webinar on May 11 at 1pm EDT that features pediatric emergency doctor Dr. Peter Antevy and World Pediatric Stroke Association’s Jessica Spear.
• Support Pediatric Stroke Awareness by changing your profile picture on Twitter or Facebook via our Twibbon campaign.

Also visit the Child Neurology Foundation Disorder Directory page on Pediatric Stroke for an article on pediatric stroke written by a child neurologist for caregivers, family stories, and resources.