Troy has been a participant of the ASF program for the past 5 years, spreading laughter with his eventful stories and infectious smile. Considering himself to be a great source of emotional support, Troy continues to motivate his fellow participants as they travel their journey through stroke recovery. With a Broncos hat on his head and newspaper always nearby, this father of 2 and grandfather to 1 (with one on the way) prides himself on family, friendship, and fun!

Prior to his stroke in February 2013, Troy could be found working as a carpenter/construction worker, and is no stranger to hard work! Priding himself on the fact that he has been working since he began helping his father at 12 years old, Troy was taught at a young age the meaning of hard work and dedication, which he has continued to implement throughout his lifetime.

Although life after stroke may present itself differently than it had before, Troy works hard towards his goals with a smile on his face even when things are difficult. When discussing how life has changed post stroke, Troy states his biggest disappointment was losing his privilege to drive, but has been able to assert his independence in other ways so he can still continue to participate in things that are meaningful to him.

Equipped with endless determination to maintain his independence, Troy continues to keep pushing himself daily, and finds coming to ASF has helped him tremendously throughout his recovery. When asked what has kept him coming for the past 5 years, Troy states he enjoys exercising, discussing topics with peers, the emotional support he receives, and the friendships he has made that extend outside the program. As Troy describes it, some of the best support he has in his life comes from those he has met while in the ASF program and he looks forward to coming back each Monday and values  the friendships he has made throughout the years.