Join Me in Supporting Tedy's Team at the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend!

Dear Friends and Family,

This November, I'm excited to share that I will be participating in the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Disney World! This event is special to me not just because it combines two of my favorite things—raising stroke awareness and the magic of Disney—but also because I am running in memory of my dad, who passed away from a stroke in 2022.

On November 9, 2022, my dad suffered a devastating stroke. He was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, where he spent time in the Neuro ICU before being transferred to a regular medical floor, and finally to a skilled nursing facility. Despite the best efforts of his medical team, my dad never recovered. It was incredibly hard to see someone who could talk for hours be rendered unable to speak. The stroke left him unable to recognize me, and witnessing his struggle was one of the most painful experiences of my life.

In honor of my dad, I have joined Tedy's Team, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about stroke and supporting survivors and their families. Tedy's Team was founded by former NFL player and stroke survivor Tedy Bruschi. Their mission is to reduce the incidence of stroke through education and provide support to those affected by it. The funds raised go directly toward life-saving research and community outreach programs aimed at preventing strokes and improving the quality of life for stroke survivors.

I am reaching out to you to ask for your support in this important cause. By donating to Tedy's Team, you will be helping to:

1. **Promote Stroke Awareness**: Educating the public about the risk factors and warning signs of stroke is crucial in preventing this often debilitating condition.
2. **Support Survivors**: Providing resources and support for stroke survivors and their families can make a significant difference in their recovery journey.
3. **Fund Research**: Your contributions will help fund critical research aimed at finding new ways to prevent and treat strokes.

Every donation, no matter the size, will make a huge difference. Together, we can honor the memory of my dad and help ensure that fewer families have to experience the pain and loss that stroke can cause.

Here's how you can help:

1. **Donate**: Please consider making a donation to my fundraising page. Every dollar counts and brings us one step closer to our goal.
2. **Spread the Word**: Share this campaign with your friends, family, and social networks. The more people we can reach, the greater our impact will be.
3. **Cheer Me On**: Your moral support means the world to me. Follow my journey as I train for this race and keep me motivated with your encouragement!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Let's make a difference together and create a world where fewer families have to endure the heartbreak of stroke.

With gratitude,

Tracy Le Beau

#RunningForDad #TedysTeam #StrokeAwareness #WineAndDineHalfMarathon #DisneyWorld

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The mission of Tedy's Team® is to raise awareness for stroke and heart disease while supporting survivors on their journey, giving them a means for a comeback!

Tedy's Team® was originally founded in 2005, when Tedy Bruschi, former linebacker for the New England Patriots suffered a stroke shortly after winning his 3rd Super Bowl and just days after returning from his first Pro Bowl. to learn more about who we are, please see our website, www.tedysteam.org.

We are honored to be part of runDisney Disney World race weekend! Back for the first time since 2017! 

All of the events we participate in have allowed us to utilize their platform to elevate the awareness of the warning signs of stroke, which are best remembered by using the acronym BE FAST, which stands for: 

• Balance Difficulties
• Eyesight Changes
• Face Drooping
• Arm Weakness
• Speech Difficulties - and if you notice any of those warning signs, it's...
• TIME TO CALL 9-1-1.

Should you ever have any questions about your donation, please reach out to Elizabeth@TedysTeam.org.

Donations to Tedy's Team are non-refundable and fully tax deductible.

For more information on what we do, visit www.tedysteam.org