Mycle Brandy joins 4th Annual Stampede for Stroke 5K Run/Walk to benefit the ABC Brigade!

ST. LOUIS - Nov. 4, 2015 - PRLog -- While on a break from his transcontinental walks, 64-year-old Mycle Brandy is on schedule to participate in the 4th Annual Stampede for Stroke 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk in St. Louis, on Saturday, November 7th. The event starts at 9am at the Sons of Rest Shelter-Tower Grove Park. Brandy, a four-time stroke survivor, first heard of Kathy Howard, event producer, on his first walk across America in 2010. Kathy told Mycle she was going to join Mycle as he completed his walk across America by walking the 12+ miles between her hospital and rehabilitation center. That was the emotional beginning of Stampede For Stroke and The ABC Brigade.

The ABC Brigade supports stroke prevention, education, and quality of life for stroke victims in the St. Louis area. Whether you are a stroke survivor, a believer in the cause, or simply looking for a fun 5K race, the Stampede for Stroke is a great way to soak in the beauty of St. Louis city's parks while promoting health and awareness in the community.

Anyone interested in joining the walk can register at http://stampedeforstroke.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=3210

Brandy strives to inspire stroke survivors everywhere to keep up with their recovery exercise, along with how to prevent another stroke. “Every year, nearly 800,000 people have a stroke. That is one every 40 seconds,” said Brandy. “But in most cases, it’s preventable by lifestyle changes such as exercise and proper nutrition.” The leading causes of stroke are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking.

Mycle Brandy has previously walked from Newport Beach, California to Washington, D.C. in 2010, from San Diego, California to Seattle, Washington in 2011, and from Madawaska, Maine to Miami, Florida in 2013.

To arrange an interview, please contact: Louise Brandy at 949-521-1357.

About Walking Across America

Mycle Brandy is the founder of Walking 2 End Stroke Inc., a 501c3 organization that raises awareness about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle and gives hope to those who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. So far Mycle’s message has reached a potential 200 million Americans including the President and First Lady who congratulated him on his charitable endeavors. Learn more about ways that Mycle is inspiring others at http://walkingacrossamerica.org.