Whereas, Over half of the children who have a stroke will have serious, long-term neurological disabilities, including hemiplegia (paralysis on one side of the body), seizures, speech and vision problems, learning difficulties and may require ongoing physical therapy and surgeries; and,

Whereas, The permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from Childhood Stroke result in a heavy financial and emotional toll on the child, the family, and society; and,

Whereas, Very little is known about the cause, treatment, and prevention of Childhood Stroke and only through medical research can effective treatment and prevention strategies for pediatric stroke be identified and developed; and,

Whereas, An early diagnosis and commencement of treatment of Childhood Stroke greatly improves chances for recovery and prevention of recurrence; and now therefore be it,