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Young father of three survives stroke, encourages Austin to B.E. F.A.S.T
12 May 20264 min read0 views
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- AUSTIN, May 15, 2026 - When Matt Hokenson suffered a stroke at just 42 years old, he learned firsthand that stroke can affect anyone, at any time - and that acting fast can save a life. This week, Matt is turning his experience into a message of hope and resilience as the featured survivor at CycleNation, taking place Wednesday evening at Assembly Hall in Austin. Matt, a father of three, never expected to become a stroke survivor.
- One morning, he woke up with what he thought was a migraine. He pushed through his routine, drinking coffee and even driving his sons to school. But on the drive, he couldn't understand what they were saying - a warning sign he did not yet recognize.
- He called his wife to tell her he was sick, but as they spoke she recognized several classic symptoms of stroke, like speech difficulties. She immediately took him to the Ascension Seton emergency room in Kyle. "I didn't know what a car was, or a cactus, or a bucket," said Matt.
- "I couldn't remember where I was.
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12 May 2026
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AHA News (American Heart Association)
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Cardiology
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12 May 2026