The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, announced a new date for New Jersey CycleNation. The event, originally planned for spring, will take place on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Crest Pointe Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Local companies, community organizations and individuals are invited to participate in the ride to support stroke prevention, research and recovery.
The association named Sara Kohn, regional director of network development for Marquis Health Consulting Services, as chair of New Jersey CycleNation. In this leadership role, Kohn will work with local business and community leaders to recruit participating companies, build engagement and advance the American Stroke Association’s mission to improve brain health for all. The release notes that Kohn returns as chair for a second consecutive year.
As campaign chair, Kohn will lead a team of executives and community leaders tasked with recruiting organizations throughout New Jersey to form CycleNation teams. The campaign’s objective is to raise awareness and funds that support stroke prevention, treatment and research. The initiative culminates in the Sept. 10 ride, where teams will cycle to promote brain and heart health while generating financial support for the association’s programs.
Kohn is quoted in the announcement emphasizing the personal motivation behind her leadership: witnessing the resilience of stroke survivors and the caregivers who support them reinforces the importance of community-driven recovery and fundraising. She framed recovery as involving hope, determination and community, and said bringing people together for awareness and fundraising makes “every mile and every dollar” worthwhile.
The release describes CycleNation as a movement that extends beyond a single event. Participating companies and organizations become part of a broader effort to improve community health and fund lifesaving research. Kohn highlighted secondary benefits for participating employers, including improved employee engagement, wellness and workplace health. The program also encourages regular physical activity, which the announcement identifies as one way to lower the risk of stroke and other chronic diseases while supporting mental health and cognitive function.
The news release reiterates national stroke statistics and prevention messages. It states that stroke is a leading cause of long‑term disability in the United States and that nearly 800,000 people experience a stroke each year. The announcement references research showing that up to 80% of strokes may be preventable and highlights regular physical activity as a contributing factor to lower stroke risk.
Organizations and individuals interested in registering a company team or learning more about New Jersey CycleNation are directed to cyclenation.org/NNJ. Media contact listed in the release is Allie Kovacs with a provided phone number and email. For public inquiries, the release lists the American Heart Association public line.
The release includes an overview of the American Stroke Association. Described as a force to reduce stroke incidence and improve lives, the association partners with volunteers and donors to promote equitable stroke care, fund innovative research, advocate for public health and provide resources to those affected by stroke. The division is Dallas‑based and was created in 1998 as part of the American Heart Association. The announcement provides the association’s website and social channels for further information.
The American Heart Association statement reiterates its mission to advance longer, healthier lives and to ensure equitable health across communities. The organization funds research, advocates for public health policy, and provides resources for cardiovascular disease and stroke. The release includes the association’s website, social media channels and a public contact number.