Dana was recently profiled in a Circling the News feature.
The lovely article and interview highlighted Dana’s diligent pursuit of recovery, and her subsequent role as a stroke survivor support group leader, in which she guides other stroker survivors on their path to recovery.
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Neurosurgery and Patient and Family Advisory Council
A brief article applauding the efforts of NPFAC (Neurosurgery and Patient and Family Advisory Council), an organization of which Dana is a member.
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American Heart Association, Los Angeles Chapter — Instagram Account
AHALA shared a post on their Instagram account honoring Dana’s tireless efforts advocating for stroke survivors.
“Stroke survivor’s goal: walk in high heels again”
A feature article in the American Heart Association’s magazine highlighting Dana’s inspiring stroke recovery and stroke survivor advocacy.
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“Stroke Advocate Calls Rose Parade ‘Fabulous’”
An article featured in the Palisadian Post announcing Dana’s appearance in the Rose Parade, joining the American Heart Association’s float.
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“Palisadian to Appear in Rose Parade”
An article featured in the Palisadian Post discussing Dana’s participation in the Rose Parade, in which she joined 14 other stroke survivors on the American Heart Association’s Union of Hearts float.
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“Rivera to Walk in Rose Bowl Parade”
An article featured in the Palisades News announcing Dana’s selection to walk in the Rose Parade to honor stroke survivors in conjunction with the American Heart Association.
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“Rivera Fights Back After a Stroke”
A special edition article featured in the Palisadian Post profiling Dana’s dramatic recovery and new-found advocacy for stroke survivors, and her continuing efforts to facilitate stroke recovery support groups.
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“After a Stroke, Rivera Moves Forward”
An article featured in the Palisadian Post highlighting Dana’s single-minded determination to master her recovery, regain her life, and live it to the fullest in spite of experiencing a stroke.
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LA Talk Live | Video Panel Discussion
In honor of national stroke month, a group of stroke survivors, including Dana, assembled for a panel discussion examining the challenges and triumphs survivors face in navigating stroke recovery.
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“Early Life Lessons Taught Fredonia’s Luke Rivera the Importance of Giving Back”
An article published by the Hockey Humanitarian Award organization on their website celebrating the efforts of Dana’ son, Luke, to create “Stroke Awareness Night” at his college, Fredonia State University, where Luke attends school and plays varsity hockey. Luke’s successful launch of “Stroke Awareness Night,” a charity event he hopes continues long into the future, earned him the organization’s annual Hockey Humanitarian Award.
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“Shopping with Heart at Grayse”
A brief article featured in Calabasas Style Magazine covering a stroke awareness event hosted by the American Heart Association and Bri Winkler, ABC 7’s Evening News Meteorologist, which Dana attended and was featured in event photos.
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“UCLA Palisadians Fight Back Against Stroke”
An article featured in the Palisadian Post discussing Dana’s work to help obtain certification for UCLA Medical Center as Primary Stoke Center, in addition to highlighting her role facilitating stroke survivor support groups at UCLA Medical Center, Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monic, Palisades Presbyterian Church, and University Synagogue in Brentwood.
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“UCLA Health Receives Stoke Designation”
An article featured in the Palisades News announcing UCLA Medical Center’s certification as Primary Stroke Center and highlighting Dana’s continuing efforts to honor this towering achievement.
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“Red Fashions for Heart Health Month”
The American Heart Association teamed up with Macy’s and KTLA Channel 5 Los Angeles to honor the AMH’s annual Heart Health Month. Dana and fellow stroke survivors donned Red Fashions and put on a stunning fashion show to promote stroke awareness on KTLA’s morning show.
