Carly Smithson Reveals Health Issues, Help Raise 3K for Nat. Stroke Assoc.

By On 07/27/2011 · 9 Comments · In American Idol, Carly Smithson

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Wait…what????!!!? Season 7 Idol Carly Smithson is promoting her husband’s run in the upcoming NYC marathon as part of the National Stroke team. But here’s the thing, Carly herself experienced stroke symptoms and has been under a doctors care!

Stay healthy Carly, and good luck to your husband on his run!

The NYC Marathon will take place on November 6. “Stroke is no stranger to my family and on November 6th I will be running for my Wife !” writes Todd.

Here’s Carly’s message:

PLEASE READ !!!! NOT SPAM !!! RT RT RT Ok guys so here it is !!! This means so much to me and I would be so grateful if you guys could help me raise $3000 dollars . My husband Todd is going to run the NYC marathon this November . He will be a member of the National Stroke team and will run to raise money for their charity. Stroke has become very much a part of my life over the past few years and I have thrown myself into researching everything about it. I started experiencing mild symptoms while out on tour with my band We Are The Fallen last year and then when tour ended something a little more serious happened. Im still undergoing tests with my doctors and hope to never experience a full blown stroke. Since getting off tour Ive been able to surround myself with a wonderful medical team. I feel like im in good hands and hope to get back out on the road with my band sooner rather then later lol. Oh how I miss them all !!!! Anyway please help me raise the goal of 3k so Todd can run and I can meet him at the finish line :)
Love you guys !!!! Lets do this
Carly XXXXX

 
  • Pam

    That’s just terrible about Carly. Hope she is getting the best medical care possible and best of luck to her husband Todd in the race!

  • Keel

    Best wishes to Carly. Hope her situation stabilizes. Must be so scary.

  • kmd

    Hope that Carly is feeling better. Best wishes to her.

  • Buffynut

    Woa! Poor Carly! I ahve not heard of strokes in one so young, unless there are weight problems.
    I will definitely be donating for her.

  • Kitwana

    Hopefully Cook and Adam will retweet Carly’s tweet. Their fans are great at raising funds for charity. $3000 should be a snap.

  • artemis

    I’m glad Carly sought medical help and found out what was going on before things got worse-one wouldn’t expect to be in danger of a stroke at her young age. I hope her health improves.

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    Omg I’m so sorry-she’s so strong

  • Tristessa

    Best wishes to Carly. My 20 year old sister had a stroke in May.. it wasn’t congenital and she has no weight issues, non-smoker, none of the usual risk factors. It’s important that people realize it can happen at any age, and learn to recognize the signs.

  • http://MJO judes

    So sorry that Carly has gone through this but I am glad she is now under medical supervision. I am glad that they’ve set the donation page up so that International people can donate -which I’ve done. My family has been affected by stroke as well . Regular doctors visits are vital & keep an eye on any recurring symptoms. So sorry tristessa about your sisters stroke-so young. I hope she has no long term affects from it.