Sample Social Media Posts for Stroke Awareness
· National Stroke Awareness Month
o May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Learn how to get involved at www.stroke.org/NSAM. There you’ll find tools, resources, and free downloads to get started. #StrokeMonth
o With a stroke happening, on average, every 40 seconds to someone in the U.S., chances are you know someone impacted by it. Honor them during National Stroke Awareness Month and check out this tool to help you decide how to take action: http://bit.ly/2p5h9de #StrokeMonth
· Young Stroke
o Think stroke can’t happen to you because you’re young? Think again.
There was a spike of 44% in the number of young Americans (under the age of 45) hospitalized due to stroke over the last decade. To learn more, watch this video: www.stroke.org/NSAM #StrokeMonth
o 15% of ischemic strokes occur in young adults and adolescents. Young stroke survivors face unique challenges. To learn more, watch this video: www.stroke.org/NSAM #StrokeMonth
· FAST/Stroke Symptoms
o 73% of young Americans are not familiar with stroke symptoms and the need for urgent medical attention. Check this out so you can act FAST and help save a life: http://bit.ly/1Ep3i5w #StrokeMonth
o A stroke happens every 40 seconds. Act FAST to reduce recovery time. #StrokeMonth http://bit.ly/1Ep3i5w
o Nearly 800,000 people will experience a stroke this year. Would you know if you or someone you know was having a stroke? Recognizing and responding quickly to stroke symptoms can save lives. Learn how to act FAST at www.stroke.org/symp. #StrokeMonth
· Prevention/Risk Factors
o There are controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for stroke. Do you know what they are? Visit www.stroke.org/prevent to learn more. #StrokeMonth
o A stroke can happen to anyone at any age, but up to 80% of preventable strokes can be stopped by reducing personal risk. Take control. Learn more at www.stroke.org/prevent. #StrokeMonth
o High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for stroke. Nearly 67 million people in the U.S. have it, but almost a third are unaware of their condition.
Learn how to control your blood pressure at http://bit.ly/2ox2DNP. #StrokeMonth
· Comeback Trail
o Comeback Trail represents the journey of recovery for the stroke community, dedicated to raising stroke awareness and celebrating survivorship. Learn more and join today! www.comebacktrail.org
o Want to get active and be inspired by stroke survivors? Sign up for your nearest Comeback Trail event today! www.comebacktrail.org
· Advocate
o Make a difference in stroke advocacy on the legislative level—join the Stroke Advocacy Network and lend your voice to an important cause. http://bit.ly/2p5xTBh #StrokeMonth
· Stroke Stories
o Meet the Faces of Stroke℠, a community of stroke champions who have chosen to help raise awareness by sharing their personal stories and photos with the world. www.stroke.org/faces #StrokeMonth
· National Stroke Awareness Month
o May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Learn more at www.stroke.org/nsam. #StrokeMonth
o #Stroke kills twice as many women as #BreastCancer does every year. Learn more at www.stroke.org/awareness. #StrokeMonth
o Join @natlstrokeassoc in raising #stroke awareness this May. www.stroke.org/nsam #StrokeMonth
· Young Stroke
o Think stroke can’t happen to you because you’re young? Think again. To learn more, watch: www.stroke.org/nsam #StrokeMonth
o Stroke is increasing among young people. Learn the risk factors at www.stroke.org/prevent. #StrokeMonth
· FAST/Stroke Symptoms
o Know the signs and symptoms of #stroke so you can learn how to Act FAST. www.stroke.org/symp #StrokeMonth
o Most young Americans are not familiar with stroke symptoms. Are you? To learn more, watch: www.stroke.org/nsam #StrokeMonth
· Prevention/Risk Factors
o #HighBloodPressure is a leading risk factor for #stroke. Get tips at http://bit.ly/2ox2DNP. #StrokeMonth
o A stroke can happen to anyone at any age. Up to 80% of strokes are preventable. Take control. Learn more at www.stroke.org/prevent. #StrokeMonth
· Comeback Trail
o Want to get active and be inspired by stroke survivors? Sign up for your nearest #ComebackTrail event today! www.comebacktrail.org
· Advocate
o Take #StrokeMonth to the next level. Tell Congress, family, friends, & media how they can help. Learn how: http://bit.ly/2p5xTBh.
o Join the Stroke Advocacy Network and become a #StrokeAdvocate. http://bit.ly/2p5xTBh #StrokeMonth