Stroke Onward

Date: 2019

Asset Class: Grant

Description:  The Stroke Onward mission is to provide stroke survivors, families and caregivers with more resources to help them navigate the emotional journey to rebuild their identities and rewarding lives.

Why We Invest: Dear friends Deb Meyerson and her husband Steve Zuckerman are co-founders. Deb suffered a debilitating series of strokes in 2010 and through her own recovery realized the emotional part was as important as the physical part, yet there is little understanding or help available. Deb’s book, Identity Theft, lays out her journey and learnings. Stroke Onward strives to make this easier for others. As a Stanford professor with an expertise in identity, and as a stroke survivor, Deb is uniquely qualified to drive this needed change.