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🏁 Racing to Raise Awareness: How Sevaro Is Putting Stroke Education in the Fast Lane

Summary: In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, Sevaro has partnered with Donovan Strauss Racing to spread stroke education beyond the hospital and onto the racetrack.

This post covers key stroke statistics, how to recognize a stroke using the BEFAST method, simple prevention tips, and the launch of BEFAST: Be a Superhero—a children’s book that helps families learn the signs of stroke.

Learn how Sevaro’s tech and education efforts are helping more people act quickly and save lives.

When every second counts, you need more than speed—you need knowledge.

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and this year, Sevaro is taking education to the next level—by teaming up with Donovan Strauss Racing to bring stroke awareness to the track. With our name on a high-performance race car and BEFAST messaging front and center, we’re using the visibility of motorsports to reach new audiences with a life-saving message: recognizing the signs of stroke can save a life—maybe even someone you love.

When every second counts, you need more than speed—you need knowledge.

Stroke Is Serious—And More Common Than You Think

Let’s talk facts. Stroke is:

  • The 5th leading cause of death in the U.S.
  • A leading cause of long-term disability
  • Responsible for 1 in 6 cardiovascular deaths
  • Striking someone in the U.S. every 40 seconds

But here’s the good news: most strokes are preventable—and treatable—if they’re caught early.

That’s why Sevaro’s mission is clear: educate, empower, and act fast.

B.E.F.A.S.T.: The Superpower That Saves Lives

The best way to spot a stroke fast? BEFAST.
It’s an easy-to-remember acronym—and now it’s also a children’s book!

What BEFAST stands for:

  • B – Balance: Sudden loss of coordination or dizziness
  • E – Eyes: Blurred or double vision in one or both eyes
  • F – Face: One side of the face droops when smiling
  • A – Arms: Arm weakness or numbness, especially on one side
  • S – Speech: Slurred or hard-to-understand speech
  • T – Time: Time to call 911—immediately

💡 Every minute a stroke goes untreated, nearly 1.9 million brain cells die.

Introducing: BEFAST: Be a Superhero

Father and son pose with the BEFAST Be A Superhero book

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to teach your kids, grandkids, or students about stroke?

Meet BEFAST: Be a Superhero, a beautifully illustrated children’s book that helps kids (and adults!) understand the signs of a stroke and what to do if they see someone in trouble.

It’s engaging, empowering, and perfect for:

  • Families
  • Classrooms
  • Community health programs
  • Stroke survivors who want to educate loved ones

Order your copy now and become part of the superhero squad saving lives through stroke awareness

👉 Pre-order is now available for the next shipment

From the ER to the Track: Why Racing Matters

You might wonder—what does stroke care have to do with race cars?

Simple: Speed.

Just like on the track, stroke treatment is a race against time. At Sevaro, our virtual neurologists use Synapse AI to connect with hospitals in under 45 seconds during a stroke emergency. We help hospitals triage faster, treat smarter, and save lives—coast to coast.

By putting our name on a race car, we’re not just promoting a brand. We’re promoting a movement—to get people talking about stroke, learning the signs, and sharing the message with the people they love.

Stroke Prevention Tips You Can Start Today

Want to reduce your risk? Good news: 80% of strokes are preventable with lifestyle changes.

Here’s what neurologists recommend:

  • Monitor your blood pressure (it’s the #1 stroke risk factor)
  • Move your body—aim for 30 minutes of exercise most days
  • Eat smart—limit salt, sugar, and processed foods
  • Quit smoking
  • Drink less alcohol
  • Treat medical conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, and AFib
  • Manage stress and sleep (yes, both matter!)

📣 Help Us Spread the Word! Join Us in the Fight Against Stroke

At Sevaro, we’re driven by purpose and powered by speed—both on the track and in the hospital. Stroke care doesn’t have to be delayed, misunderstood, or scary. With the right tools and education, we can change the story.

So start with one small act:

  1. Send this blog post to your family, friends, and co-workers
  2. Order your copy of BEFAST: Be a Superhero
  3. Follow Sevaro and Donovan Strauss Racing on social media for live event coverage and stroke facts all month long
  4. Share the signs of stroke using #BEFAST and #StrokeAwarenessMonth

Together, we’ll help the world BEFAST.

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