The FAST Heroes team has taken on the mission of supporting World Stroke Day this year, working with the WSO campaign team to recruit children in the battle to defeat the Evil Clot! The FAST Heroes program, developed by partners Boehringer Ingelheim, has created a series of fun activities and resources for children and families that help build community awareness of stroke symptoms and how to respond when you spot the signs of stroke.
The FAST Heroes are animated characters that represent the three key signs of stroke and drives home the importance of knowing the number to call for an ambulance
This year as a campign first a specific toolkit has been developed to help WSO members and stakeholders around the world build a global army of stroke spotters who can help save #Precioustime when it comes to stroke.
Some of the ways you can get involved
Help Set a Guinness World Record
Help us to increase stroke awareness by setting a new World Record – the largest photo album of people wearing superhero masks
Use campaign resources to broaden your audience on Oct 29th
Use the wealth of localised materials available from the FAST Heroes website and FAST Heroes World Stroke Day Toolkit to help engage children and families in learning about stroke symptoms, as part of your World Stroke Day campaign activity.
Implement FAST Heroes in Schools in Your Community
Plan to start implementing the award-winning FAST Heroes campaign in schools in your region. You can get more information and sign up via the FAST Heroes website.
Whatever you plan to do for World Stroke Day 2021, make sure you register your activities on the World Stroke Day website.