Tymiak Hawkins - Advocate

After surviving a brainstem stroke with only a 25% chance of survival, Tymiak - or Ty - has defied the odds and embraced a journey of significant recovery and personal growth.

Through his experiences, he has developed a deep commitment to supporting others facing similar challenges. Ty is a loving husband, author, the founder of his own brand "2 The T" and content creator dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to overcome adversity and find strength within themselves.

He balances his advocacy work with a passion for sports (primarily basketball), traveling, fitness, games and food.

He is particularly passionate about advocating for brain injury awareness and resilience. Currently, he is focused on sparking conversations that bring awareness to stroke and brain injury, empowering others to share theirs, and ensuring that the community is seen, heard and loved.

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Watch Ty on the short doco:"Reborn Decades Apart". Courtesy of #Strokeof Genius.