56,000 Australians have a stroke each year ——-that’s more than 100 per day.

Around 10,600 of them die. In the United States

795,000 people have a stroke per year.

140,000 people die .

50% of all survivors of a stroke in both countries are left chronically disabled . In fact strokes are one of the leading causes of disabilities in the world . Fortunately, there is hope.

First of all it is believed that nearly 80% of all strokes are preventable.

In addition ,New physical therapies , technology -assisted therapies, cognitive and emotional therapies and just a better understanding of what causes a stroke coupled with the determination to overcome the challenges of a stroke have allowed people to bounce back better than ever before.

One person who is passionate about sharing that message and educating people on stroke prevention joins us today .

JC pride owns his own company , is a musician with a single in a couple months and is a model.

He is also had a stroke at age 25.

Welcome to the show JC