Previously Mark was a CBS journalist and popular television news personality, who served for many years in a variety of high profile positions, including anchoring "CBS This Morning" and serving as entertainment reporter for "The Early Show." He was also a correspondent on the CBS News show, "48 Hours." Mark has interviewed many prominent newsmakers, including five Presidents: Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Richard Nixon. He also interviewed Steven Spielberg, Sidney Poitier, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Garth Brooks, David Letterman, Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks, Muhammed Ali, and Leonardo DiCaprio, and many others. Mark McEwen, Author of Change In The Weather, Life After Stroke, and a popular morning show host will discuss his journey of rehabilitation and recovery after having a stroke in 2005, the misdiagnoses and lack of awareness that caused his condition to be overlooked, his temporary losses of speech and other motor functions, his miraculous recovery and how the stroke changed his life forever. He has toured the country, speaking on his personal journey, and his speech is one of hope, courage and inspiration. February 2020, Mark joined the Black News Channel as Host of "All Things Men" a series dedicated to learning more about the unique, inspiring and uplifting African American Men and will discuss this as well with our audience. 2020 Annual Appeal ~ With Heartfelt Gratitude During this season of PEACE, HOPE and LOVE the Rene Marie Language of Love Foundation would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you as followers and supporters of our continued work and efforts to bring local and global awareness to stroke and aphasia. Whether you have shared your expertise, talents, and life stories with us or provided resources and financial support to our Foundation, you have brought “life” to our mission statement by helping us bring the dreams of others to fruition. In continuing our efforts to help those stricken by strokes and aphasia, we are pleased to announce that this coming Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (Giving Tuesday) will begin our very first Rene Marie Language of Love Annual Appeal. The Annual Appeal will begin on December 1st and continue throughout the month of December. We are reaching out to our family of supporters to ask for your donations to help us continue our work to educate, encourage, inspire, and provide financial assistance to those afflicted by strokes and aphasia.To Donate please see below or visit https://www.renemarielanguageoflove.org/copy-of-give-from-your-heart-dona Our wish for you during this special season is that through your generosity you are blessed with the PEACE of knowing you are making a difference in the lives of others, as we unite in lighting the path of HOPE for those who are on their personal journey to recovery, wellness and enhancement of the quality of their lives. During this season of happiness and joy, we send you our blessings for an abundance of LOVE from family and friends as you celebrate the culture, heritage, and special traditions of your holiday season. We thank you in advance for your kind donation and assure you that we sincerely appreciate your generosity, because every dollar does make a difference. Take care, be well, and enjoy your holidays. With Heartfelt Gratitude To Donate please see below or visit https://www.renemarielanguageoflove.org/copy-of-give-from-your-heart-dona

https://www.renemarielanguageoflove.org/copy-of-give-from-your-heart-dona 6th Annual Language of Love Telethon Segment with Amazing Guests: Dr. Kimon Bekelis & Jason Wallen With Co-Host Language of Love TEAM & Mark McEwen Dr. Kimon Bekelis: Dr. Bekelis is Chairman, Neurointerventional Services at Catholic Health Services of Long Island, Director, Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island, Co-Director, Neuro ICU at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Director, Population Health Research Institute of New York at CHSLI and Assistant Professor of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. Jason Wallen Jason Wallen is one of the most experienced registered Radiographic Technologist in Endovascular Neurosurgery in the country. Jason is also one of the pillars of the Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island, and he participated in a lot of the decision making during the inception of the program. His energy and dedication are unparalleled. Annual Appeal ~ With Heartfelt Gratitude During this season of PEACE, HOPE and LOVE the Rene Marie Language of Love Foundation would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you as followers and supporters of our continued work and efforts to bring local and global awareness to stroke and aphasia. Whether you have shared your expertise, talents, and life stories with us or provided resources and financial support to our Foundation, you have brought “life” to our mission statement by helping us bring the dreams of others to fruition. In continuing our efforts to help those stricken by strokes and aphasia, we are pleased to announce that this coming Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (Giving Tuesday) will begin our very first Rene Marie Language of Love Annual Appeal. We are reaching out to our family of supporters to ask for your donations to help us continue our work to educate, encourage, inspire, and provide financial assistance to those afflicted by strokes and aphasia. To Donate please see below or visit https://www.renemarielanguageoflove.org/copy-of-give-from-your-heart-dona Our wish for you during this special season is that through your generosity you are blessed with the PEACE of knowing you are making a difference in the lives of others, as we unite in lighting the path of HOPE for those who are on their personal journey to recovery, wellness and enhancement of the quality of their lives. During this season of happiness and joy, we send you our blessings for an abundance of LOVE from family and friends as you celebrate the culture, heritage, and special traditions of your holiday season. We thank you in advance for your kind donation and assure you that we sincerely appreciate your generosity, because every dollar does make a difference. Take care, be well, and enjoy your LIFE- Life is a GIFT! With Heartfelt Gratitude To Donate please see below or visit https://www.renemarielanguageoflove.org/copy-of-give-from-your-heart-dona RenéMarie Founder & President of RenéMarie Language of Love Foundation, Inc. RenéMarie herself had a Stroke at the age of 26 and suffered from Aphasia, a condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. Due to brain trauma, injury or Stroke, a person with Aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing names.... READ MORE - https://www.renemarielanguageoflove.org/renemarie-biography https://www.renemariesimplythebest.com/meet-renemarie https://www.renemarieproductions2.com/

https://www.languageoflovetelethon.org/give-from-your-heart-donation-page Language of Love Telethon www.languageoflovetelethon.org www.renemarielanguageoflove.org Sunday, October 4, 2020– Starts 9:00 AM Broadcast Worldwide LIVE - Village Connection Studio Language of Love Telethon P.O. Box 451 Hawthorne New Jersey 07506 Did you know- 15 million people suffer stroke worldwide each year – 5 million die and another 5 million are permanently disabled. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and 1st leading cause of disability in the United States. On average someone in the USA has a stroke every 40 seconds. These are devastating statistics! Strokes, don’t only happen to our Grandparents! A Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, even an unborn baby! Do you know what Aphasia is? A condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. Due to brain trauma, injury or Stroke, a person with Aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing names of objects or understanding what people have said. Can you imagine? - Aphasia is a "silent" life changing effect of stroke or brain trauma! By knowing the warning signs of stroke and getting help within the first 4-1/2 hours of onset it can be successfully treated. Unfortunately, the signs of stroke are too often not recognized, especially in a young person. Education in what to look for can save lives and this is where the Language of Love Telethon for Stroke and Aphasia Awareness come into play. Our 6th Telethon was scheduled to take place this year in May, which is National Stroke Awareness Month. Then the whole world turned upside down and everything came to a screeching halt, including the influx of donations that we count on from the Telethon. The donations from individuals and the corporate side were all put on hold as companies just tried to survive. We have now rescheduled our Language of Love Telethon to Sunday, October 4, 2020 and because we still don’t know how COVID-19 will continue to manifest, it will be on a virtual basis with speakers and entertainers coming through via a variety of platforms and videos. We are asking you to help us now with a donation so that we can continue to provide the help that so many need. Please visit our website languageoflovetelethon.org and you will find information on how you can easily make a donation, no matter how small, every penny helps.

https://www.languageoflovetelethon.org/give-from-your-heart-donation-page Road Rage - by Lois Morton - 6th Annual Language of Love Telethon Language of Love Telethon www.languageoflovetelethon.org www.renemarielanguageoflove.org Sunday, October 4, 2020– Starts 9:00 AM Broadcast Worldwide LIVE - Village Connection Studio Language of Love Telethon P.O. Box 451 Hawthorne New Jersey 07506 Did you know- 15 million people suffer stroke worldwide each year – 5 million die and another 5 million are permanently disabled. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and 1st leading cause of disability in the United States. On average someone in the USA has a stroke every 40 seconds. These are devastating statistics! Strokes, don’t only happen to our Grandparents! A Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, even an unborn baby! Do you know what Aphasia is? A condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. Due to brain trauma, injury or Stroke, a person with Aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing names of objects or understanding what people have said. Can you imagine? - Aphasia is a "silent" life changing effect of stroke or brain trauma! By knowing the warning signs of stroke and getting help within the first 4-1/2 hours of onset it can be successfully treated. Unfortunately, the signs of stroke are too often not recognized, especially in a young person. Education in what to look for can save lives and this is where the Language of Love Telethon for Stroke and Aphasia Awareness come into play. Our 6th Telethon was scheduled to take place this year in May, which is National Stroke Awareness Month. Then the whole world turned upside down and everything came to a screeching halt, including the influx of donations that we count on from the Telethon. The donations from individuals and the corporate side were all put on hold as companies just tried to survive. We have now rescheduled our Language of Love Telethon to Sunday, October 4, 2020 and because we still don’t know how COVID-19 will continue to manifest, it will be on a virtual basis with speakers and entertainers coming through via a variety of platforms and videos. We are asking you to help us now with a donation so that we can continue to provide the help that so many need. Please visit our website languageoflovetelethon.org and you will find information on how you can easily make a donation, no matter how small, every penny helps. Inception of Language of Love Telethon: Founder and President of the Language of Love Foundation, RenéMarie, had a massive Stroke at the age of 26, and suffered from Aphasia. After a long recovery, RenéMarie shared her experience in writing the book "Stroke of Luck", and is now giving back to the community and world through her Internet TV Show, www.renemariestrokeoflucktv.com, RenéMarie Language of Love Foundation Inc. www.renemarielanguageoflove.org and the annual Language of Love Telethon www.languageoflovetelethon.org ! Language of Love Telethon Purpose: Education RenéMarie Language of Love Foundation, is partnering with Life’s Next Chapter Foundation www.lifesnextchapterfoundation.org to bring education and awareness to students through the school systems. This education can not only save a life (possibly your life), but bring hope to survivors – There is Life after Stroke and Aphasia. READ MORE https://www.renemarielanguageoflove.org/renemarie-biography Stroke Research For the 5th year in a row, we will be making a donation to the American Stroke Association. Our Donation from the Telethon is designated to solely benefit funding for stroke research. READ MORE https://www.languageoflovetelethon.org/give-from-your-heart-donation-page May God bless you throughout your life, may you be healthy and thank you in advance for your kind support in this endeavor. With Heartfelt gratitude, ReneMarie Language of Love Foundation Team

https://www.languageoflovetelethon.org/give-from-your-heart-donation-page Board of Trustee - Virginia M. Werner https://www.renemarielanguageoflove.org/virginia-m-werner-1 Language of Love Telethon www.languageoflovetelethon.org www.renemarielanguageoflove.org Sunday, October 4, 2020– Starts 9:00 AM Broadcast Worldwide LIVE - Village Connection Studio Language of Love Telethon P.O. Box 451 Hawthorne New Jersey 07506 Did you know- 15 million people suffer stroke worldwide each year – 5 million die and another 5 million are permanently disabled. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and 1st leading cause of disability in the United States. On average someone in the USA has a stroke every 40 seconds. These are devastating statistics! Strokes, don’t only happen to our Grandparents! A Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, even an unborn baby! Do you know what Aphasia is? A condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. Due to brain trauma, injury or Stroke, a person with Aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing names of objects or understanding what people have said. Can you imagine? - Aphasia is a "silent" life changing effect of stroke or brain trauma! By knowing the warning signs of stroke and getting help within the first 4-1/2 hours of onset it can be successfully treated. Unfortunately, the signs of stroke are too often not recognized, especially in a young person. Education in what to look for can save lives and this is where the Language of Love Telethon for Stroke and Aphasia Awareness come into play. Our 6th Telethon was scheduled to take place this year in May, which is National Stroke Awareness Month. Then the whole world turned upside down and everything came to a screeching halt, including the influx of donations that we count on from the Telethon. The donations from individuals and the corporate side were all put on hold as companies just tried to survive. We have now rescheduled our Language of Love Telethon to Sunday, October 4, 2020 and because we still don’t know how COVID-19 will continue to manifest, it will be on a virtual basis with speakers and entertainers coming through via a variety of platforms and videos. We are asking you to help us now with a donation so that we can continue to provide the help that so many need. Please visit our website languageoflovetelethon.org and you will find information on how you can easily make a donation, no matter how small, every penny helps. Inception of Language of Love Telethon: Founder and President of the Language of Love Foundation, RenéMarie, had a massive Stroke at the age of 26, and suffered from Aphasia. After a long recovery, RenéMarie shared her experience in writing the book "Stroke of Luck", and is now giving back to the community and world through her Internet TV Show, www.renemariestrokeoflucktv.com, RenéMarie Language of Love Foundation Inc. www.renemarielanguageoflove.org and the annual Language of Love Telethon www.languageoflovetelethon.org ! READ MORE https://www.renemarielanguageoflove.org/renemarie-biography Stroke Research For the 5th year in a row, we will be making a donation to the American Stroke Association. Our Donation from the Telethon is designated to solely benefit funding for stroke research. We are blessed to welcome Entertainers, Doctors, Healthcare Organizations, and Nurses, Stroke and Aphasia Survivors, Volunteers, Family Friends and so much more! READ MORE https://www.languageoflovetelethon.org/sponsors- May God bless you throughout your life, may you be healthy and thank you in advance for your kind support in this endeavor. With Heartfelt gratitude, ReneMarie Language of Love Foundation Team The Language of Love Telethon, Stroke and Aphasia Awareness will be brought to the forefront of the news! Our Board and Team Members consist of stroke survivors and visionaries, and together we are lifting our voices to change the face of stroke and aphasia.

https://www.languageoflovetelethon.org/give-from-your-heart-donation-page Karen & RenéMarie - "The Rose"- Annual 6th Language of Love Telethon Language of Love Telethon www.languageoflovetelethon.org www.renemarielanguageoflove.org Sunday, October 4, 2020– Starts 9:00 AM Broadcast Worldwide LIVE - Village Connection Studio Language of Love Telethon P.O. Box 451 Hawthorne New Jersey 07506 Did you know- 15 million people suffer stroke worldwide each year – 5 million die and another 5 million are permanently disabled. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and 1st leading cause of disability in the United States. On average someone in the USA has a stroke every 40 seconds. These are devastating statistics! Strokes, don’t only happen to our Grandparents! A Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, even an unborn baby! Do you know what Aphasia is? A condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. Due to brain trauma, injury or Stroke, a person with Aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing names of objects or understanding what people have said. Can you imagine? - Aphasia is a "silent" life changing effect of stroke or brain trauma! By knowing the warning signs of stroke and getting help within the first 4-1/2 hours of onset it can be successfully treated. Unfortunately, the signs of stroke are too often not recognized, especially in a young person. Education in what to look for can save lives and this is where the Language of Love Telethon for Stroke and Aphasia Awareness come into play. Our 6th Telethon was scheduled to take place this year in May, which is National Stroke Awareness Month. Then the whole world turned upside down and everything came to a screeching halt, including the influx of donations that we count on from the Telethon. The donations from individuals and the corporate side were all put on hold as companies just tried to survive. We have now rescheduled our Language of Love Telethon to Sunday, October 4, 2020 and because we still don’t know how COVID-19 will continue to manifest, it will be on a virtual basis with speakers and entertainers coming through via a variety of platforms and videos. We are asking you to help us now with a donation so that we can continue to provide the help that so many need. Please visit our website languageoflovetelethon.org and you will find information on how you can easily make a donation, no matter how small, every penny helps. Inception of Language of Love Telethon: Founder and President of the Language of Love Foundation, RenéMarie, had a massive Stroke at the age of 26, and suffered from Aphasia. After a long recovery, RenéMarie shared her experience in writing the book "Stroke of Luck", and is now giving back to the community and world through her Internet TV Show, www.renemariestrokeoflucktv.com, RenéMarie Language of Love Foundation Inc. www.renemarielanguageoflove.org and the annual Language of Love Telethon www.languageoflovetelethon.org ! Language of Love Telethon Purpose: Education RenéMarie Language of Love Foundation, is partnering with Life’s Next Chapter Foundation www.lifesnextchapterfoundation.org to bring education and awareness to students through the school systems. This education can not only save a life (possibly your life), but bring hope to survivors – There is Life after Stroke and Aphasia. READ MORE https://www.renemarielanguageoflove.org/renemarie-biography Stroke Research For the 5th year in a row, we will be making a donation to the American Stroke Association. Our Donation from the Telethon is designated to solely benefit funding for stroke research. READ MORE https://www.languageoflovetelethon.org/give-from-your-heart-donation-page May God bless you throughout your life, may you be healthy and thank you in advance for your kind support in this endeavor. With Heartfelt gratitude, ReneMarie Language of Love Foundation Team

https://www.languageoflovetelethon.org/give-from-your-heart-donation-page Language of Love Telethon www.languageoflovetelethon.org www.renemarielanguageoflove.org Sunday, October 4, 2020– Starts 9:00 AM Broadcast Worldwide LIVE - Village Connection Studio Language of Love Telethon P.O. Box 451 Hawthorne New Jersey 07506 Did you know- 15 million people suffer stroke worldwide each year – 5 million die and another 5 million are permanently disabled. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and 1st leading cause of disability in the United States. On average someone in the USA has a stroke every 40 seconds. These are devastating statistics! Strokes, don’t only happen to our Grandparents! A Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, even an unborn baby! Do you know what Aphasia is? A condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words. Due to brain trauma, injury or Stroke, a person with Aphasia may have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, recognizing names of objects or understanding what people have said. Can you imagine? - Aphasia is a "silent" life changing effect of stroke or brain trauma! By knowing the warning signs of stroke and getting help within the first 4-1/2 hours of onset it can be successfully treated. Unfortunately, the signs of stroke are too often not recognized, especially in a young person. Education in what to look for can save lives and this is where the Language of Love Telethon for Stroke and Aphasia Awareness come into play. Our 6th Telethon was scheduled to take place this year in May, which is National Stroke Awareness Month. Then the whole world turned upside down and everything came to a screeching halt, including the influx of donations that we count on from the Telethon. The donations from individuals and the corporate side were all put on hold as companies just tried to survive. We have now rescheduled our Language of Love Telethon to Sunday, October 4, 2020 and because we still don’t know how COVID-19 will continue to manifest, it will be on a virtual basis with speakers and entertainers coming through via a variety of platforms and videos. We are asking you to help us now with a donation so that we can continue to provide the help that so many need. Please visit our website languageoflovetelethon.org and you will find information on how you can easily make a donation, no matter how small, every penny helps.