(L. BOZMAN 5PM M.Hardy 4pm October 28. 2014) MEDIA ALERT DRAFT #5
ED NOTE: This incorporates AHA edits. Still needs live Heart Across America web link and list of cities/other ride details.
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MEDIA ALERT
SILICON VALLEY TECH EXECUTIVE AND STROKE SURVIVOR ANNOUNCES BIKE RIDE ACROSS AMERICA FOR STROKE AWARENESS
WORLD STROKE DAY, OCT. 29
Ride will benefit the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Sean Maloney, a respected tech executive and stroke survivor, who re-learned to speak and write, will bike across America in an awareness campaign to help prevent strokes in others. He also will raise life-saving funds for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Maloney’s "Heart Across America" bike ride will focus on the benefits of ultrasound neck scans in diagnosing possible strokes before they can happen.
"My blocked artery was a ticking time bomb and I had no idea. An ultrasound neck scan would have revealed that blockage, which led to my stroke," said Sean Maloney, a former executive vice president of Intel Corporation and a highly regarded Silicon Valley technologist.
Ultrasound scans of blood flow in neck arteries provide early detection and prevention of deadly strokes. Maloney's goals are to make ultrasound neck scans more routine and build awareness about the signs and symptoms of stroke, and to raise money for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
"Strokes are preventable, but very few people know how to prevent them," said Maloney. "I want to ensure that no one goes through what I experienced." Maloney suffered an ischemic stroke nearly five years ago. Ischemic strokes occur when an obstruction in the neck artery cuts off the blood supply of oxygen to the brain. It accounts in 87 percent of all stroke cases. Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, and is the leading cause of long-term disability
Each year on World Stroke Day, Oct. 29, the global community comes together to raise awareness. The American Stroke Association teaches ways to recognize the most common stroke warning signs, and to manage key risk factors such as high blood pressure, cigarette smoking and lack of physical activity.
Starting in March 2015, Maloney will bicycle from San Francisco to New York City, making stops along the way to rally riders, raise money, and build awareness for stroke prevention.
Maloney is supported in his cross country cycling crusade, "Heart Across America," by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association of Silicon Valley, and private donations. He is also encouraging others to take the challenge and bike with him, including recruiting corporate executives who are interested in building heart-healthy organizations.
For more information about Sean Maloney’s story and about the dangers and early signs of strokes, visit the following links:
· StrokeAssociation.org/worldstrokeday
· www.heart.org
WHEN: MARCH 2015
WHERE: San Francisco, California
CONTACT: Miesha Hardy # 408-375-6998, American Heart Association
Jeril Valenciano # 650-521-1252, Ivy Xu # 408-207-6491, Larry Bozman # 408-221-0091
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(M.Hardy 4pm October 28. 2014)
MEDIA ALERT DRAFT #4
ED NOTE: This incorporates AHA edits. Still needs live Heart Across America web link and list of cities/other ride details.
MEDIA ALERT
TECH EXEC, WHO SURVIVED STROKE, ANNOUNCES BIKE RIDE ACROSS AMERICA FOR STROKE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION ON
WORLD STROKE DAY, OCT. 29
Ride will benefit the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Sean Maloney, a respected tech executive who overcame the effects of a debilitating stroke, re-learned to speak and write again, will cycle across America in an awareness campaign to help prevent strokes in others and raise life-saving funds for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, and is the leading cause of long-term disability. Each year on World Stroke Day, Oct. 29, the global community comes together to raise awareness. The American Stroke Association teaches the acronym F.A.S.T. as an easy way to recognize the most common stroke warning signs and what to do if you suspect someone is having a stroke
The "Heart Across America" bike ride will focus on managing key risk factors, including high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, atrial fibrillation and physical inactivity to prevent a stroke as well as the benefits of ultrasound neck artery exams.
"My blocked artery was a ticking time bomb and I had no idea. An ultrasound scan would have revealed that blockage, which led to my stroke," said Sean Maloney, retired Chairman of Intel China and a highly regarded Silicon Valley entrepreneur.
Ultrasound images of blood flow in neck arteries have provided early detection and prevention of deadly strokes. Maloney's goal is to make ultrasound exams more routine and build awareness about the signs and symptoms of stroke.
"Strokes are preventable, but very few people know the F.A.S.T. signs and symptoms," said Maloney. "I want to ensure that no one goes through what I experienced." Maloney suffered a ischemic stroke nearly five years ago. Ischemic strokes occur as a result of an obstruction within a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. It accounts for 87 percent of all stroke cases.
Starting in March 2015, Maloney will bicycle from San Francisco to New York City, making stops along the way to rally riders, raise money, and build awareness for stroke prevention.
Maloney is supported in his cross country cycling crusade, "Heart Across America," by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association of Silicon Valley, and private donations. He is also encouraging others to take the challenge and bike with him.
For more information about Sean Maloney’s story and about the dangers and early signs of strokes, visit the following links:
· StrokeAssociation.org/worldstrokeday
· www.heart.org
WHEN: MARCH 2015
WHERE: San Francisco, California and final destination in New York City
CONTACT: (phone numbers first, then other social media contacts)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information about Sean Maloney’s story and about the dangers and early signs of strokes, visit the following links:
· StrokeAssociation.org/worldstrokeday
· www.heart.org
WHEN: MARCH 2015
WHERE: San Francisco, California and final destination in New York City
CONTACT: (phone numbers first, then other social media contacts)
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(M.Hardy 4pm October 28. 2014)
MEDIA ALERT DRAFT #4
ED NOTE: This incorporates AHA edits. Still needs live Heart Across America web link and list of cities/other ride details.
MEDIA ALERT
TECH EXEC, WHO SURVIVED STROKE, ANNOUNCES BIKE RIDE ACROSS AMERICA FOR STROKE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION ON WORLD STROKE DAY, OCT. 29
Ride will benefit the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Sean Maloney, a respected tech executive who overcame the effects of a debilitating stroke, re-learned to speak and write again, will cycle across America in an awareness campaign to help prevent strokes in others and raise life-saving funds for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, and is the leading cause of long-term disability. Each year on World Stroke Day, Oct. 29, the global community comes together to raise awareness. The American Stroke Association teaches the acronym F.A.S.T. as an easy way to recognize the most common stroke warning signs and what to do if you suspect someone is having a stroke.
The "Heart Across America" bike ride will focus on managing key risk factors, including high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, atrial fibrillation and physical inactivity to prevent a stroke as well as the benefits of ultrasound neck artery exams.
"My blocked artery was a ticking time bomb and I had no idea. An ultrasound scan would have revealed that blockage, which led to my stroke," said Sean Maloney, retired Chairman of Intel China and a highly regarded Silicon Valley entrepreneur.
Ultrasound images of blood flow in neck arteries have provided early detection and prevention of deadly strokes. Maloney's goal is to make ultrasound exams more routine and build awareness about the signs and symptoms of stroke.
"Strokes are preventable, but very few people know the F.A.S.T. signs and symptoms," said Maloney. "I want to ensure that no one goes through what I experienced." Maloney suffered a ischemic stroke nearly five years ago. Ischemic strokes occurs as a result of an obstruction within a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. It accounts for 87 percent of all stroke cases.
Starting in March 2015, Maloney will bicycle from San Francisco to New York City, making stops along the way to rally riders, raise money, and build awareness for stroke prevention.
Maloney is supported in his cross country cycling crusade, "Heart Across America," by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association of Silicon Valley, and private donations. He is also encouraging others to take the challenge and bike with him including recruting corporate executives who are interested in building heart-healthy organizations.
For more information about Sean Maloney’s story and about the dangers and early signs of strokes, visit the following links:
· StrokeAssociation.org/worldstrokeday
· www.heart.org
WHEN: MARCH 2015
WHERE: San Francisco, California and final destination in New York City
CONTACT: (phone numbers first, then other social media contacts)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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MEDIA ALERT DRAFT #3 (bozman 3pm OCT 24, 2014)
ED NOTE: incorporates changes and edits my Melissa. Still needs additional info like web links, the list of cities.
MEDIA ALERT
TECH EXEC, WHO SURVIVED STROKE, RIDES ACROSS AMERICA IN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT STROKES
_Ex-Intel Chairman of China raising money and awareness
_Pushing for more routine and affordable ultrasound scans for early detection
_”Strokes are preventable”
Sean Maloney, a respected tech executive who overcame the effects of a debilitating stroke, and taught himself to speak and write again, will cycle across America in a fundraising and awareness campaign to help prevent strokes in others.
His "Heart Across America" bike ride will focus on the benefits of ultrasound neck artery exams in diagnosing possible Carotid strokes before they can happen.
"I had a blocked artery, a ticking time bomb that I knew nothing about. A simple ultrasound scan would have revealed that blockage, which led to my stroke," said Sean Maloney, retired Chairman of Intel China and a highly regarded Silicon Valley entrepreneur.
Ultrasound images of blood flow in neck arteries are known to help doctors in the early detection and prevention of deadly strokes. Maloney's goal is to make ultrasound exams more routine and cheaper to do.
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and is the leading cause of long-term disability.
"Strokes are preventable, but very few people know how to prevent them," said Maloney. "I want to ensure that no one has to go through what I went through." Maloney was stricken nearly five years ago.
Starting in March 2015, Sean will bicycle from San Francisco to New York City, making stops along the way to rally riders, raise money, and build awareness for stroke prevention.
Maloney is supported in his cross country cycling crusade, "Heart Across America", by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association of Silicon Valley, and private donations.
He is also encouraging others to take the challenge and bike with him.
You can get more information about Sean Maloney's career and interests, and about the dangers and early signs of strokes by clicking on the following links:
PUT LINKS HERE ! ( sean portal and AHA/ASA portal) also twitter hashtag (@heartacrossamerica?) and FB, Youtube, G+pages!
WHEN: MARCH 2015
WHERE: San Francisco, California and final destination in New York City
CONTACT: (phone numbers first, then other social media contacts)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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MEDIA ALERT DRAFT #2 (bozman 9pm OCT 23, 2014)
ED NOTE: replace quotes with comments from his speech
A respect tech executive who overcame the effects of a stroke_ and taught himself to speak and write again_ will cycle coast-to-coast in an awareness campaign to help prevent strokes in others.
His "Heart Across America" bike ride will focus on the benefits of ultrasound neck exams in diagnosing possible Carotid strokes before they can happen.
"I had a blocked artery_a ticking time bomb that I new nothing about. A simple ultrasound would have revealed that blockage, which led to my stroke," said Sean Maloney, retired Chairman of Intel China and a highly regarded Silicon Valley veteran.
Ultrasound images of blood flow in neck arteries are known to help doctors in the early detection and prevention of deadly strokes. Maloney's goal is to make ultrasound exams more routine and cheaper to do.
(add cost data in backup notes.)
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and is the leading cause of long-term disability.
"Strokes are preventable, but very few people know how to prevent them," said Maloney. "I want to ensure that no one has to go through what I went through." Maloney was stricken nearly five years ago.
(maybe later, we add a line here about a simpler, portable device…. around here)
Starting March xxx, Sean will bike from San Francisco to New York City, making stops in (please double check the cities) Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, Chicago, DC and ending in Manhattan.
Maloney is supported in his cycling awareness crusade , "Heart Across America" , by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association of Silicon Valley, and private donations.
He's also encouraging others to take the challenge and bike with him.
You can get more information about Sean Maloney's career and interests, and about the danger and early signs of strokes by clicking on the following links:
PUT LINKS HERE ! ( sean portal and AHA/ASA portal)
( the following info could later be tailored from city to city)
WHEN: MARCH xxx
WHERE: SAN FRANCISCO, California at XXX
CONTACT: (phone numbers first, then other social media contacts)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION