Toledo Will Host BE FAST 5K for Stroke Awareness
The race will be held on October 10, 2026, at Promenade Park to raise funds for stroke awareness and patient assistance.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Stroke
Nurse and mother Heather Huff will be featured at the upcoming BE FAST 5K run in Toledo on October 10, 2026. The event aims to educate the public on stroke symptoms and provide resources for those impacted by these medical emergencies.
Why it matters
The race promotes early symptom recognition, which is essential for successful stroke outcomes. By sharing experiences like those of Heather Huff, organizers hope to improve local stroke awareness and provide needed support for patients and their families.
Patient Heather Huff, 41, experienced a SCAD heart attack and a subsequent stroke before age 45. Her medical history includes a 15% heart ejection fraction measurement and a two-week stay in the ICU.
The players
Heather Huff
She is a nurse and mother of two who survived both a SCAD heart attack and a subsequent stroke.
ProMedica Toledo
This is the medical facility where the patient received treatment for her stroke, including the removal of a carotid artery clot.
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital
This facility served as the initial hospital where the patient was treated for her cardiac event.
The details
Heather Huff, a nurse and mother of two, survived a SCAD heart attack followed by a stroke one week later. Her medical team at ProMedica Toledo successfully removed a blood clot from her carotid artery to restore blood flow after she had initially been treated at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.
Timeline
Heather Huff was in rehabilitation during Christmas 2025.
The BE FAST 5K run is scheduled for October 10, 2026.
The Big Picture
The race centers its public mission on the BE FAST stroke recognition protocol, which is the established medical standard for identifying symptoms. This event follows the pattern of using community outreach to improve public adherence to these critical diagnostic standards.
The race provides a venue for residents to learn the BE FAST protocol, which empowers individuals to identify stroke symptoms and seek immediate care. Participants and spectators can gain a better understanding of the recovery process after serious cardiac and neurological events.
The takeaway
Recognizing stroke symptoms early can save lives and drastically improve recovery prospects. Residents are encouraged to learn the BE FAST protocol to help protect themselves and their families in an emergency.
Further reading
Learn more about local health initiatives in the Toledo Stroke section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 13abc.
