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health17 days ago•35 min saved

Six-Week-Old Stroke Sparks Teen Advocate for Pediatric Stroke Awareness

Six-week-old Lexi Frederick suffered a stroke that led to cerebral palsy and epilepsy; now 16, she uses pageants and public speaking to raise awareness about pediatric strokes, showing that strokes can affect children and urging society to support and include affected kids.

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#cerebral-palsy #epilepsy #health

health18 days ago•34 min saved

Neonatal Stroke Survivor Becomes Advocate for Pediatric Stroke Awareness

Lexi Frederick, who suffered a stroke at six weeks old and was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, has become a public advocate at 16, using pageants and speeches to raise awareness about pediatric strokes and their causes, which affect about 1 in 4,000 newborns and 2,000 older children each year.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore|

#cerebral-palsy #health #lexi-frederick