What We Do

Our Programs & Initiatives

From our book series to a nationwide ambassador network, everything we build puts stroke education in the hands of children.

Students giving thumbs up with the BEFAST book
Education

The B.E.F.A.S.T. Book Series

Our book series is where the mission lives on the page. We now have two books that teach children stroke awareness through age-appropriate storytelling, making the BEFAST method memorable and meaningful for every young reader.

B.E.F.A.S.T. Be a Superhero

The original. Co-authored by Dr. Rajiv Narula & Ayan Narula.

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B.E.F.A.S.T. Be a Superhero, Book 2

The sequel. Co-authored by Dr. Rajiv Narula, Dhruv Sardana & Daksh Sardana.

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Age-appropriate for children in K-5th grade

Teaches all 6 BEFAST warning signs in a memorable way

Ideal for classrooms, libraries, and home use

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BeASuperhero team at American Stroke Association event
Leadership & Scholarship

Youth Ambassador & Scholarship Program

The Youth Ambassador Program is the backbone of our community outreach, and the gateway to our scholarship. Now in our second year, the 2026–2027 cohort brings together 30 student leaders across the country who champion stroke awareness in their schools and communities, spreading the BEFAST message peer to peer.

The program is run in collaboration with the Children's Health Literacy Department (CHLD) at Sevaro Health, Sevaro's health literacy initiative working to teach one million children to recognize the signs of stroke and act fast.

Each year, two outstanding ambassadors are selected to receive a $25,000 educational stipend in recognition of their exceptional impact and dedication to the mission.

30
2026–27 Ambassadors
2
Annual Winners
$25K
Each Stipend
$25,000 Educational Stipend, 2 Winners Selected Annually

Each year, two of our top Youth Ambassadors are awarded a $25,000 educational stipend. Winners are chosen from the active ambassador cohort based on community impact, leadership, and commitment to our mission.

Open to motivated high school and college students

Pursuing a degree in medicine, nursing, or healthcare

Full training, materials, and ongoing mentorship provided

Demonstrated commitment to community service

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2026 Education Stipend Winners

Congratulations to Our First-Year Winners

In July 2026, two Youth Ambassadors from our inaugural cohort were each awarded a $25,000 educational stipend for their outstanding work advancing stroke awareness.

Ethan Sullivan holding his $25,000 2026 CHLD winner check with Dr. Rajiv Narula and the program team
Ethan SullivanCollege Winner • $25,000
Nandita Srikumar holding her $25,000 2026 CHLD winner check with Dr. Rajiv Narula and the program team
Nandita SrikumarHigh School Winner • $25,000