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July 19th, 2008
July 19, 2008 2:00-3:00
Borders Bookstore – Winter Park, FL
Meet the Author of the newly released book “Conquering Stroke” by Valerie Greene – Internationally Recognized Stroke Survivor and Spokesperson
May 15th, 2006
May 15 -16 Lobby Day, Washington D.C.
The purpose of Lobby Day is to increase awareness on Capitol Hill about heart disease and stroke and urge members of Congress to support priority issues including increased federal funding for heart and stroke research and prevention.
January 14th, 2006
January 14-22, 2006 – Guest speaker and booksigning on Stroke Survivor cruise. Royal Caribbean Cruise lines. See flyer for more info, or contact Joanne @ 800-531-7327
September 8th, 2005
Guest speaker at the 4th International Conference on Biochemical Markers. Spruce Point Inn Resort Boothbay Harbor, Maine USA.
The conference is arranged as a joint venture between Lund University in Sweden, Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Studies, University of Florida and Emory University School of Medicine.
For conference registration and updates visit: www.bmbd.lu.se
August 13th, 2005
Booksigning to benefit Sonny Simerly’s golf and auction event. Held at Timacuan Golf & Country Club 550 Timacuan Blvd. Lake Mary, FL
For more info please see flyer (MS PowerPoint File)
June 21st, 2005
June 21-24, 2005 Atlanta, GA. Visiting with Emory University professors and scientists to learn new methods being explored for the early detection of stroke.
May 17th, 2005
Booksigning at the 5th Annual (NAWBO) National Association of Women Business Owners – “Share The Wealth” Business Expo & Trade Show. Located at The National Entrepreneur Center Downtown Orlando, FL. Landmark Center One , 315 East Robinson St. Suite 100. (407) 420- 4848
April 12th, 2005
The purpose of Lobby Day is to increase awareness on Capitol Hill about heart disease and stroke and urge members of Congress to support priority issues including increased federal funding for heart and stroke research and prevention.
April 11th, 2005
The purpose of Lobby Day is to increase awareness on Capitol Hill about heart disease and stroke and urge members of Congress to support priority issues including increased federal funding for heart and stroke research and prevention.
March 17th, 2005
Heart on the Hill is the American Heart Association’s annual event during the legislative session in Tallahassee. AHA volunteers and staff meet with legislators from their districts to educate them and express support for AHA priority issues.
Advocacy: You Can Make A Difference
March 16th, 2005
Heart on the Hill is the American Heart Association’s annual event during the legislative session in Tallahassee. AHA volunteers and staff meet with legislators from their districts to educate them and express support for AHA priority issues.
Advocacy: You Can Make A Difference
February 7th, 2005
The American Heart Association has launched an ambitious initiative Get With The Guidelines-Stroke (GTWG-Stroke) This is the American Stroke Association’s process for continuous quality improvement in hospitals to improve acute stroke treatment and prevent future strokes and cardiovascular events.
Where: Orlando American Heart Association building
Time: 5:30-7:00
(not open to pubic)
February 4th, 2005
Heart and Sole Kickoff Reception and Auction for the Womens Caucus for Art (WCA) 1st Annual Art Auction Fundraiser benefiting the American Heart Association and the WCA Scholarship Fund. Exhibit features hand-painted hearts and shoes by members of the Womens Cacus for Art. Winter Park author Valerie Greene will be signing copies of her book, The Fire Within.
Time: 6:00-9:00PM
Location:
Casselberry Art House
127 Quail Pond Circle
Casselberry, FL
407-262-7720
January 27th, 2005
Join us for an update on the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association would like to invite you to join us for an update on what the Florida/Puerto Rico Affiliate has accomplished this year. Join us for a brief teleconference where we will be covering topics ranging from Wear Red Day to our new Cultural Initiatives Program. Find out how the American Heart Association is working for you in our community, the entire state, and nationally.
If you have any additional questions, please contact your Orlando team at 407-843-1330.
January 26th, 2005
Filming for American Heart Association Stroke awareness video. Orlando, Fl
January 25th, 2005
Filming for Stroke awareness video on location @ The American Heart Association Florida home office, St. Petersburg, FL.
January 7th, 2005
Greeter for Train to End Stroke participants at the Walt Disney Marathon “Wild World of Sports Train to End Stroke” booth sponsored by The American Stroke Association. 12:00-4:30 @ Expo Center Walt Disney World Orlando, Fl.
For more information visit Train to End Stroke
June 11th, 2004
Business and Professional Women/Florida (BPW/FL) hosts Florida women authors at the “Women Wielding Pens” – A book signing event/Reception. Friday, June 11, 2004 at the Hotel Royal Plaza Lake Buena Vista 10:15a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For additional information visit www.bpwfla.org
June 3rd, 2004
Book Expo America (BEA) is one of the leading book fairs in the world as a venue where Literary Rights are bought or sold.
The Fire Within will be featured in the BookMasters booth #44,45 & 46. I will be signing books at the New Author Venue Friday June 4th at 11:30 a.m., Table #17.
April 26th, 2004
2004 Congressional Heart & Stroke Lobby Day, Washington, D.C.
I will be joining representatives of the American Heart & Stroke Association from around the country to meet with members of Congress urging them to dramatically increase funding for heart and stroke research and education.
Chairman of the Board,
Coletta Barrett (left) and
CEO Cass Wheeler (right)
with stroke survivor Valerie
Greene, author of “The Fire Within.”
1150 Connecticut Ave, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, DC 20036 • http://www.americanheart.org
April 25th, 2004
Autographing session between 1:00-5:00 at 352 Park Avenue near Chapters Restaurant & BookShop.
March 10th, 2004
American Heart Association, Heart On The Hill. The State Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida . I will be joining Orange County delegates to meet with our legislators on the Association’s advocacy priority issues, specifically to address the Florida Stroke Act (Senate Bill 1590, House Bill 889).
The Florida Stroke Act will help ensure that our EMS systems and stroke treatment hospitals across Florida are capable of providing timely and effective treatment for stroke victims.
Senator Mike Fasano(New Port Richey) and Representative Gus Bilirakis (Palm Harbor) are sponsoring the Florida Stroke Act.
Dr. Todd Husty, Sharon LaFayette, Scott Sokol & Valerie Greene
American Heart Association legislative advocates, Dr. Todd Husty, Sharon LaFayette, Scott Sokol & Valerie Greene.
In working to fulfill its mission to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases, the American Heart Association encourages federal, state and local legislators to support public policies that advance the fight against heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. But we can’t accomplish our task without you. Please take a moment to learn about our efforts and how you can help make America heart-healthy and stroke free.
Learn how you can make a difference.
January 25th, 2004
The largest all women’s 5K runs/walks in the southeast, the Lady Track Shack is a one-of-a-kind event set in the beautiful and lush surroundings of Mead Gardens in Winter Park.
Visit the Track Shack for more information.
January 24th, 2004
9:00 a.m. Rider competing in Florida’s 11th annual Challenged Equestrian horse show being held at Continental Acres Equine Resort, Weirsdale, FL.
January 11th, 2004
Completed the Disney Half Marathon in less than 4 hours and was awarded for being the top fundraiser in the country for The American Stroke Association raising $11,500 in donations.
Valerie at the FinishTrain To End Stroke is a marathon-training event sponsored by The American Heart and Stroke Association, that raises money to fund life-saving stroke research and education. Locally, we have already raised over $150,000 for stroke research and education.
December 5th, 2003
Join us for a night of expression through song with Amy Venezia. Starts promptly at 8:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Meet the artist after the show. Donations at the door will benefit The American Stroke Association on behalf of Valerie Greene. See the flyer.
November 9th, 2003
2003 Greater Orlando American Heart Walk. Participant in the 5K walk for the American Heart and Stroke Association held at Loch Haven Park, Orlando, Fl. Kicked off by Mayor Buddy Dyer.
American Heart Walk
American Heart Walk As the signature fund-raising event for the American Heart Association, the American Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. This year 750,000 walkers will participate in over 600 events across the country, raising funds to save lives from this country?s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, heart disease and stroke. Join your employer or family and friends in an American Heart Walk near you.
July 23rd, 2003
TV Appearance . Channel 13 News – shown on the hour all day. Train to End Stroke Segment. Filmed at Lake Eola, Orlando, FL.
Topic Titles:
- Conquering Stroke
- The Healing Power of Hope
- Seeing Adversity As An Opportunity