Spreading awareness on World Stroke Day

Health professionals remind people to look out for stroke symptoms, like face drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty.

Know the (symptoms( of stroke.

Remember the word fast.

It stands for face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time....as in time to call 911.

A 40 year old from new hartford is helping to spread awareness -- with the american heart association -- that this can happen to anyone, stroke does not discriminate and it's important to know the signs.

Laura candella- weimer 2:35 i was unbelieveably healthy.

I was going to the gym 5 days a week, i had a personal trainer, i was eating well 2:40 this came out of no where.

2:43 2:45 was getting ready for church, my husband said laura - will you make me breakfast and i could not get any words out - i couldn't reply.

I just remember shaking my head and i remember a blurred room.

Right after, i remember being on the couch and him carrying me into the er, i couldnt walk 3:04 come to find out, i had an undiagnosed hole in my heart and that coupled with birth control, caused a tia.

3:13 quick treatment is critical for survival and recovery.

Here's what the team is working on