Norwood Resident Refuses to Surrender to Brain Injury

From the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts:

NORWOOD, MA - Stephon Furtick of Norwood suffered a stroke at the the age of 51 in 2011. He has been in a state of recuperating and recovery since then. For the past year he has been planning what doctors considered to be ‘unimaginable’ a few years ago: Stephon is planning to walk a full lap at this year’s Walk & Roll in Framingham. He says crossing the finishing line: "would mean peace with myself and for others; a reminder of what anyone can do."

During the past two years, he has been writing a book about his struggle, recovery and achievements. This strong-willed human being is a shining example of what can be accomplished with grit, determination and perseverance.

Walk & Roll event will be held on Sunday, September 18th at the Framingham State University Maple Street Field track.

The Walk & Roll is a celebration and fundraiser that offers a chance for individuals and teams to support those affected by brain injury; for brain injury survivors to connect with others in their community; and a chance for all to increase brain injury awareness.

Image via the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts.