SCRANTON — Marywood University’s Aphasia Support Group was recently awarded the 2015 RAISE (Raising Awareness In Stroke Excellence) Award, in the Voter’s Choice category, by the National Stroke Association. This is the second consecutive year the group is recognized with this award.

The Aphasia Support Group held a fundraiser at Yogurt City, Dickson City, to benefit the National Stroke Association. For this event, graduate and middle school students educated customers and raised awareness about aphasia, strokes and effective communication with stroke survivors. The event allowed for members and customers to spend time together and share their personal stories of triumph.

Communication, Sciences and Disorders graduate students at Marywood University are, from left, first row, Valerie Morgan, Walden, N.Y.; Kelsey Gallagher, Scott Twp. and Chrissy DeCola, Dingmans Ferry. Second row, Anne Widenhofer, Scranton; Sarah Walker, Scranton; Amanda Shire, Bensalem; Deidre Romano, Belvidere and Ariel Muhs, Scranton. Third row, Jeanette Pepe, Howell, N.J.; Kathleen Brogan, Scranton; Kim Miebach, Highland Lakes, N.J.; Sephanie Borger, Bangor; Laura Drake, Tafton; Danielle Plunkett, Ambler and Sydney Kishbaugh, Nescopeck.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_ABJ-Aphasia.jpg.optimal.jpgCommunication, Sciences and Disorders graduate students at Marywood University are, from left, first row, Valerie Morgan, Walden, N.Y.; Kelsey Gallagher, Scott Twp. and Chrissy DeCola, Dingmans Ferry. Second row, Anne Widenhofer, Scranton; Sarah Walker, Scranton; Amanda Shire, Bensalem; Deidre Romano, Belvidere and Ariel Muhs, Scranton. Third row, Jeanette Pepe, Howell, N.J.; Kathleen Brogan, Scranton; Kim Miebach, Highland Lakes, N.J.; Sephanie Borger, Bangor; Laura Drake, Tafton; Danielle Plunkett, Ambler and Sydney Kishbaugh, Nescopeck. Submitted photo
Marywood University’s Aphasia Support Group wins National Stroke Association’s 2015 RAISE Award

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