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Bio: Valerie Greene

At age 31, Valerie Greene was a healthy, vibrant businesswoman until a massive stroke paralyzed the left side of her body and left her unable to speak. Doctors told her that she might never walk or talk again, and most of her hearing was lost. Sheer determination propelled her out of her wheelchair and into a new life learning once more how to walk and communicate.

Now an internationally recognized advocate for stroke awareness, Valerie shares her extraordinary journey of triumph over tragedy and offers a must-have guide for stroke prevention, treatment and recovery in her new book, Conquering Stroke, which will be released by Wiley Publishing April 2008.

Shows such as Larry King Live have recognized her, and many celebrities and dignitaries including Kirk Douglas, Dr. Oz, Lieutenant Governor of Florida, the Mayor of Orlando, and the CEO of The American Heart Association have applauded her ongoing crusade to educate others about stroke and their own inner strength. A captivating speaker with a great sense of humor, Valerie's message uplifts, inspires and motivates both individuals and organizations to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Recent Achievements:

Valerie has worked at the state and congressional level to support legislation that ensures that stroke victims will be properly accessed and transported to an appropriate stroke treatment facility. She was instrumental in helping to pass the Florida Stroke Act that that Governor Jeb Bush signed into law on June 17, 2004.

On January 11, 2004, Valerie walked 13.1 miles in the Walt Disney half marathon for The American Stroke Association and raised over $10,000 in donations. She was awarded the Fund Raising Excellence Award for being the top fund-raiser in the country for The Train To End Stroke 2004 marathon.

Valerie has made several TV appearances both locally and nationally on NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX affiliates to name a few. She has also been cited in multiple newspapers and magazines including Recipes for the Heart cookbook issued by The American Heart Association.

She has been named a "Stroke Hero" by The American Stroke Association and is a national spokesperson for American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and CIS Biotech Inc.

 

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