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Samantha was just 23 years old when her world was turned upside down . She was searching for her car keys but asking her family over and over “Where are my limes?” It made perfect sense in her mind, so she didn’t understand why everyone looked so worried . It turned out Samantha was experiencing the first symptoms of a severe ischemic stroke.

“I couldn't lift my right arm . My vision was off, and I couldn’t talk . It was awful . ”

Her chances of recovering the ability to speak were particularly slim . The doctors told her family it would take months to learn .

About 60% of people in Canada who have had a stroke live with some degree of disability that impacts one or more daily activities.

With support from people like you, crucial research on protecting the brain cells from damage could help change that .

Samantha’s recovery happened quickly and now she’s able to speak like she did before she had her stroke. She recognizes that she was very lucky, and research needs to continue to help more people like her.

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“Before I had my stroke, I thought only older people could get them. I didn't know the importance of recognizing the signs early and how crucial it is to react quickly.”

- Samantha Gomez, Stroke Survivor