Guest Speaker - Judith A. Cavallo, M.S., CCC/SLP Director of New York Speech Consultants 516-3556001 contact@nyspeechconsultants.com
Judith
presented the topic of Aphasia, answered questions from caregivers and
the floor was opened for caregivers to share their experiences with each
other.
April 10th 2010 - Car Show
Special Thanks to the following sponsors for their support:
Action Motors Joe's Garage Glen Key Realty, LTD Martino Auto Concepts North Shore Golf Car, Inc Villagio Valley Sport & Trophy State Farm Insurance/ John Speece Agency State Farm Insurance/ Suzanne Aral-Boutros Glen Cove Jr. Baseball and Softball Glen Cove Jr. Football and Cheerleading Deveau's Auto Body & Repair The Downtown Cafe C.A.M. Associates Inc. Insurance/ The DiLeo Agency Advance Auto Parts Borneman & Tusa, CPA Telstar Security Systems Inc. Rita's Ice Camps R Us
March 14th 2010 - Comedy Night Fundraiser
Thanks to all who attended. Your support and generous donations helped make this another successful Fundraising Event!!
We would like to acknowledge Mama Theresa's of East Meadow for their Raffle Basket Donation.
Special Thanks to The Merrick Flower Shoppe for their continued support. Their help and generous donation of gifts and time are greatly appreciated!Merrick Flower Shoppe & Fruiterers – www.usarose.com
Nesconset Day 09/13/09
H.O.P.E. for Stroke joined Nesconset Nursing and Rehab, Stonybrook Hospital and Judy's Run.
Together we offered free Blood Pressure checks and information on Stroke Awareness.
Many thanks to Rob Heppenhiemer of Nesconset rehab. A crowded day of about 10,000 people.
July 26, 2009 - Comedy Night Fundraiser
Love and special thanks to all of our family and friends for their support of H.O.P.E. for Stroke's Comedy Nite Fundraiser at Governor's in Levittown, New York.
The night was a huge success and fun was had by all!!
We would also like to acknowledge and thank the Michael Magro Foundation (www.MichaelMagroFoundation) - dedicated to the support of children with cancer and their families; and the following local businesses for their support and generous donations towards our Gift Basket Raffles:
Appearance on Fox News discussing stroke on the Neal Cavuto show, with Stuart Varney sitting in for Neal.
H.O.P.E. for Stroke appearance on TELECARE TV with Dr. John Pile Spellman and Dr. Randolph Marshall of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Both are Neurologists that have followed Peter V Cornelis' history of more than a decade. Dr. Frank Field moderated the show. It was an hour show dedicated to stroke.
Adelphi University stroke and aphasia presentation for the speech pathologists of tomorrow
Stephanie Demonte gave an inspiring account and one full of hope on what it is like to have aphasia. Stephanie is working toward going to medical school. She is a very inspiring young lady. We thank her for her participation and we thank Cory, her husband, for getting her there.
Joe Foley covered depression and its influence on recovery. He discussed how it feels and how it affects the Stroke Survivor. He also gave a first hand account and how to find your way out.
Peter Cornelis spoke about the H.O.P.E. for Stroke Organization and what it is like to be a stroke survivor. He also gave some insight of what the future of stroke technology looks like.
Joe Foley is acknowledged by Rob Walker NY State Assembly 15th Assembly District
Westbury Times 8/23/07 : Foley Joins H.O.P.E. for Stroke Foundation. Joe Foley of Old Westbury, former director at the Bank of America and principal for 10 years+ at Morgan Stanley & Company, has joined the H.O.P.E. for Stroke Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping stroke survivors and caregivers. Mr. Foley will serve as Vice President of Operations as well as a member of its Board of Directors.
Mulcahy's fundraiser with Sean Landetta of the Giants.
Congressman Peter King on lobby day Washington, D.C.
SENATOR CONNIE WILLIAMS OF PA. AND SUSAN WEINHOLTZ OF THE BRAIN INJURY GROUP WITH PETE CORNELIS, FOUNDER OF H.O.P.E. for Stroke.
PETER V CORNELIS AND JOE FOLEY OF H.O.P.E. FOR STROKE ON SURVIVING EVERY DAY WITH HOST LESLIE PAVIA AND CREW.
H.O.P.E. FOR STROKE SPEAKING AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS.
AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION CONN. KEY NOTE SPEAKER
THE FIRST ANNUAL HIKE FOR HEALTH EVENT IN CALIFORNIA HELD BY JOHNSON FITNESS TO BENEFIT H.O.P.E. FOR STROKE
H.O.P.E. FOR STROKE AT THE SEA CLIFF MINI MART. APPROX. 12,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED.
H.O.P.E. FOR STROKE AT THE WESTBURY STREET FAIR. APPROX. 5,500 PEOPLE ATTENDED.
H.O.P.E. FOR STROKE AT THE GARDEN CITY STREET FAIR APPROX. 4,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED.
H.O.P.E. FOR STROKE AT THE WILLISTON PARK STREET FAIR APPROX. 4,OOO PEOPLE ATTENDED.