The Seattle Seahawks have nominated Bobby Wagner, their star linebacker, for the team’s Man of the Year Award. The award is given annually to a player who has made a significant impact off the field. This year, Wagner is being recognized for his work in stroke prevention.
Wagner has been a leader in the Seattle community since he was drafted in 2012. He has been involved in numerous charitable events, including his annual “Bobby Wagner Football ProCamp” which provides free football instruction and mentorship to local youth.
However, it is Wagner’s work in stroke prevention that has earned him the nomination for the Man of the Year Award. Last year, Wagner partnered with the American Stroke Association to launch the “Bobby Wagner Stroke Prevention Program.” Through this program, Wagner has been educating people about the warning signs of stroke and how to reduce their risk. He has also been visiting hospitals and speaking with stroke survivors to help them understand their condition and how to manage it.
Wagner’s work in stroke prevention has been praised by many in the medical community. Dr. Susan B. Shurin, the National Institutes of Health’s director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, said that Wagner’s program is “a great example of how professional athletes can use their influence to help improve public health.”
The Seahawks are proud to have Bobby Wagner on their team and are thrilled to have him nominated for the Man of the Year Award. His work in stroke prevention is an inspiration to all and a reminder that we can all make a difference in our communities.
