Mycle Brandy Walks Across America to Raise Awareness About Heart Health
The 59-year-old set off on the 2,700-mile journey to raise funds and awareness for heart health.
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March 16, 2010
One might think that after four strokes vigorous physical activity would be the last thing on Mycle Brandy's mind. However, Brandy is currently on his way - on foot - from Irvine, California to Washington, DC to raise funds and awareness about heart disease, according to media reports.
The 59-year-old set off on the 2,700-mile journey that may take him up to eight months in mid-February, The Orange County Register reported.
"Eventually ... we are going to create something that my grandsons are going to find useful later on in life that's going to save [lives of those who have a heart attack]," Brandy told supporters at his send-off, quoted by the news provider.
Once he reaches Washington, the survivor hopes to find a sponsor and fly to Greece to walk the Athens Classic Marathon.
While not all cases of stroke - which killed 143,579 Americans in 2005 - are preventable, doctors agree that a low-cholesterol diet and regular physical exercise can substantially reduce the risk.
Moreover, a recent study found that seniors who are more physically active and suffer a stroke recover faster and experience less lasting damage than those with a more sedentary lifestyle.
The American Heart Association is among the top organizations advocating for victims of stroke and providing information and other resources that may help survivors and their families thrive in the wake of such adversity. AHA also accepts donations from those interested in supporting its cause.
One might think that after four strokes vigorous physical activity would be the last thing on Mycle Brandy's mind. However, Brandy is currently on his way - on foot - from Irvine, California to Washington, DC to raise funds and awareness about heart disease, according to media reports.
The 59-year-old set off on the 2,700-mile journey that may take him up to eight months in mid-February, The Orange County Register reported.
"Eventually ... we are going to create something that my grandsons are going to find useful later on in life that's going to save [lives of those who have a heart attack]," Brandy told supporters at his send-off, quoted by the news provider.
Once he reaches Washington, the survivor hopes to find a sponsor and fly to Greece to walk the Athens Classic Marathon.
While not all cases of stroke - which killed 143,579 Americans in 2005 - are preventable, doctors agree that a low-cholesterol diet and regular physical exercise can substantially reduce the risk.
Moreover, a recent study found that seniors who are more physically active and suffer a stroke recover faster and experience less lasting damage than those with a more sedentary lifestyle.
The American Heart Association is among the top organizations advocating for victims of stroke and providing information and other resources that may help survivors and their families thrive in the wake of such adversity. AHA also accepts donations from those interested in supporting its cause.
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