Fight Stroke Now – Making Stroke Care Understandable Before It Becomes Personal
Two Women. A Family Legacy. A Purpose That Continued.
The lives and experiences of Maxine Johnson and Patricia Ann Johnson helped shape the purpose behind Fight Stroke Now -- and a commitment to help other families understand stroke sooner.
Maxine Johnson & Patricia Ann Johnson
Making Stroke Care Understandable Before It Becomes Personal.
Born from one family's experience with stroke, Fight Stroke Now helps people better understand stroke risk, warning signs, the care journey, and the healthcare systems surrounding it.
Our Story
Know More Before the Emergency.
Understanding risk factors, recognizing stroke warning signs, knowing when to call 911, and understanding what may happen next can help families navigate a frightening moment with greater knowledge.
Understand Stroke
What If Communities Could Experience Stroke Education Before Becoming Patients?
Fight Stroke Now envisioned bringing physicians, stroke teams, medical technology, and patients together through hands-on community education -- from risk awareness through treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation.
Explore the VisionStroke is preventable
Many risk factors can be managed with appropriate care.
Time is critical
Faster treatment leads to better outcomes. Know the signs.
Families need to know
Understanding stroke before an emergency changes everything.
Education matters
Fight Stroke Now exists to close the gap between awareness and action.
Our core message
"Making Stroke Care Understandable Before It Becomes Personal."
Fight Stroke Now grew from one family's experience with stroke and a professional realization that patients and families are often asked to understand complex healthcare systems only after a crisis has already begun.
"Making Stroke Care Understandable Before It Becomes Personal."