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Lancaster Couple Marries Before Rushing to Hospital After Bride Suffers Stroke

Anna and Connor Lasco, natives of Lancaster County, PA, experienced a medical emergency on their wedding day in Rochester, NY, on September 5, 2026. Anna suffered a stroke caused by a vertebral artery dissection, a rare tear in a blood vessel supplying the brain. Despite severe symptoms including vertigo, slurred speech, and leg weakness, the couple proceeded with their ceremony, with Connor carrying Anna to the altar. She was subsequently hospitalized for 18 days and is now recovering at home. Medical experts note that while such dissections are rare, they can occur in younger adults without clear trauma, often triggered by sudden neck movements or even severe coughing. The couple has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support their ongoing rehabilitation.