Bret Hart New Candian March of Dimes Spokesman

Press Release:
Champion Wrestler Bret Hart to help Canadians "Survive and Thrive" after stroke

TORONTO, May 28 /CNW/ - March of Dimes Canada (MODC) is thrilled to welcome legendary Canadian wrestler Bret Hart as the new spokesperson of its Stroke Recovery Canada program.

Known to many Canadians as Bret "The Hitman" Hart, the champion wrestler was born in Calgary, Alberta into a wrestling dynasty led by his father, Stu Hart. His seven brothers were either wrestlers or involved backstage with the wrestling business; his four sisters all married professional wrestlers.

Hart won numerous championships in his over 20-year wrestling career but his greatest victory has been his triumph over a devastating stroke in 2002. The stroke caused partial paralysis requiring months of physical therapy, but Hart made a successful recovery. He has since starred in a touring production of Aladdin, and has continued his support of athletics in Calgary.

"We couldn't be more excited to have Bret Hart on board as our spokesperson," says Kimberley Dowds, Associate Director of National Programs for March of Dimes Canada. "Mr. Hart exemplifies what it means to survive and thrive after a stroke, and is a true inspiration to all stroke survivors."...

Stroke Recovery Canada(TM), a program of March of Dimes Canada, is a national service offering post-recovery support, education and programs for stroke survivors, their families and health care providers. Through its work with local peer support groups across the country, Stroke Recovery Canada(TM) provides Canadians with the resources needed to help Canadians survive and thrive after stroke...More?