Pledge 2 Act FAST

GET Ceerias Pledge to Act FAST

GET CEERIAS (pronounced: Get se·ri·ous) is the short name for the Community Engagement for Early Recognition and Immediate Action in Stroke Initiative.

The GET Ceerias Pledge to Act FAST is a standardized pledge language executed by community members attesting that they would call 9-1-1 if they witnessed someone having a stroke. By taking the Pledge to Act FAST Pledge, the GET Ceerias research project can demonstrate the number of community partners and persons who have learned about the signs and symptoms of stroke and commit to taking action.

More than 20,000 people took the Pledge through 2024.

Take the Pledge

I pledge the GET Ceerias Pledge to Act FAST:

• I am committed to talking about stroke with friends and family;

• I understand that "Time is Brain" and that getting to the hospital fast is critical for safe and effective stroke treatment.

• I am committed to responding immediately and calling 911 when someone is experiencing the signs and symptoms of a stroke;

• I understand that calling 911 immediately when stroke signs appear is to make certain anyone experiencing a stroke can arrive at the hospital in time to be treated with a lifesaving medication that reduces the disability from stroke;

• I understand that healthy eating, diet, and exercise help to build my immune system and keep me to stay healthy during the pandemic;

• I am committed to taking steps to better manage stress, diet, and exercise, which can reduce risks associated with stroke, and;

• I am committed to sharing information about GET Ceerias with my family, friends, and extended networks to save more lives.