A Tucson woman is sharing her stroke survival story during National Stroke Awareness Month, hoping others will recognize the warning signs before it’s too late.
Lori Grijalva suffered a stroke in December 2024 at 64 years old. She says speaking out is important so others can prevent a stroke or know what to do when symptoms begin.
“I never thought that I would have a stroke. I mean, I was at the gym all the time. I thought I was healthy. I eat fairly healthy, so knowing that it can happen to anyone at any time has changed my perspective. I’m trying to get my family to eat better, like do things better, go exercise, and just, yeah, it’s changed my perspective that it can happen,” Grijalva said…