Ron LacombeRon LaCombe is an award-winning writer, winning first place for his essay in the 2020 Royal Canadian Legion Seniors Writing Competition. He also knows a thing or two about strokes; he is a nine-year stroke survivor of approximately twenty mini stroke. During his recovery, Ron kept himself busy, signing up for stroke research projects, becoming involved with the Toronto Stroke Network's patient and family advisory committee as a co-chair, and sitting on the Toronto Stroke Network's steering committee. The idea for the book came about during discussion with fellow committee members. Now, as part of the March of Dimes Canada Peers Fostering Hope program, Ron visits newly diagnosed stroke patients, while they are still in the stroke unit, to answer their questions and let them know there is hope. He makes an effort to stay up to date on new research developments and therapeutic approaches by reading as much as he can. Ron maintains a blog to share his experience and knowledge, and offer support for patients and families: www.strokerecoverysupport.com.

Ron understands first hand that the stroke patient has survived possibly the worst day of their life. With this book, he hopes to provide hope and inspiration, and inform readers that with ongoing research by dedicated medical professionals, and a lot of hard work by the stroke survivor, positive outcomes are possible.

Ron lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife, Debbie. Read More Read Less