April 3, 2008 Bruschi: Proud to be 'stroke survivor' Play video

(NECN) - In a wide-ranging, one-on-one interview with Mike Giardi of NECN, New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi discussed the Patriots, his career, and his efforts to raise awareness about stroke prevention.

Bruschi and his wife, Heidi, founded 'Tedy's Team' in an effort to educate the general public about the risk factors, symptoms and effects of stroke, and on Saturday, April 19th, the Bruschis are co-hosting 'A Night of Inspiration' (learn more) at the Seaport Hotel to raise money and awareness.

In this part of the interview, Bruschi talks about his recent efforts to educate Massachusetts lawmakers about stroke, discusses his own struggles, and says that out of all of his accomplishments and titles, the badge that means the most to him is that of 'stroke survivor.'

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