Faces of Heart: Aqualyn Kennedy
by Chris Shenk
January 24, 2025
As a college freshman, Aqualyn was shocked when a stroke struck her out of the blue. Initially misdiagnosed, she endured two days of waiting before discovering a myxoma in her heart, leading to life-saving surgery. Diagnosed with lupus, Aqualyn became a passionate advocate for stroke survivors and those with preexisting conditions, serving as an ambassador for the American Heart Association for the past 18 years.
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