Tessa – American Heart Association – TV

by Taylor McMahon, October 5, 2022

1 in 5 people will have a stroke.

Tessa, a former Indianapolis Colts cheerleader, was getting ready for work one morning when her arm went numb. She was unable to speak and collapsed. After 36 hours, Tessa was found in her home on the floor. She had suffered a stroke.

Thanks to the American Heart Association’s support of lifesaving research and medical breakthroughs, Tessa got her life back.

1 in 5 people will have a stroke.

Tessa, a former Indianapolis Colts cheerleader, was getting ready for work one morning when her arm went numb. She was unable to speak and collapsed. After 36 hours, Tessa was found in her home on the floor. She had suffered a stroke.

Thanks to the American Heart Association’s support of lifesaving research and medical breakthroughs, Tessa got her life back.

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