This week on Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke, we welcome guest Tara Dinkel or STARR Tara Dinkel as she is known when making the rounds as a volunteer.  STARR stands for “Stroke Survivor Taking Aim at Recovery.”  May we all become STARRs.  At just 25, Tara suffered a massive stroke, leading to a life-saving craniectomy and weeks in a coma.

Recovery was grueling, filled with loss, heartbreak, and moments of profound patience. But as she began to reclaim small victories, Tara discovered that life wasn’t over; it was patiently waiting for her to rebuild.

Now, Tara shares her journey to help others find hope and purpose. This is a story of resilience, healing, and the beauty of giving back. 

Community Conversation Prompts:

• How have you used your stroke experience to help others?
• In what ways have you found new purpose in your daily life after your stroke?

Tara's Suggested Resources:

Craig Hospital
Dan Zimmerman's Story and Interview
Kindred Hospital - Longterm Care
Spokes Fighting Strokes
Swedish Medical Center
University Of Colorado Hospital Anschutz
Tara Dinkel's Facebook Page 
Support Groups:

• The Thrivers UCHealth 
• Longmont Stroke Support Group 
• Young And Young At Heart 

Facebook Support Groups:

• Young Stroke Survivors
• Stroke Buddies

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Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower stroke survivors to articulate and publicly share their stories of wisdom, purpose, connection, and hope.

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