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9/24/12 Rehabilitation services:Stroke-Our patients and their stories <br /> past <br /> You must fight to just keep them alive." <br /> Despite his medical issues and the challenges of his personal recovery, Sakry <br /> reached out to many other patients and provided that uplifting high five, huge smile <br /> or thumbs up to connect with them and encourage them. <br /> His physiatrist, Jun Herrera, MD, was overheard telling him, "If all of my patients <br /> worked as hard as you did today, Alan, my job would be easy." <br /> Sakry, a loving husband and father, is an extraordinary man who has lived his life <br /> generously. In May 2012, Sakry was named Elk River Volunteer of the Month, <br /> recognized by Mayor John Dietz for his accomplishments, which include: Chamber of <br /> Commerce board member and chair, YMCA community board chair, Elk River Rotary <br /> Club, CAER food shelf, Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Faith in Action, <br /> and more. <br /> Sakry loved to champion worthy causes and events, making his Elk River community <br /> a better place to live and work. He continued to do so even from his hospital bed. <br /> Sakry remains focused on his recovery in preparation for the next chapter in his life. <br /> The stroke that nearly claimed his life has irrevocably changed it, but there's no sign <br /> that his spirit was taken from him. He continues to be an inspiration to all around <br /> him. <br /> Source: Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute <br /> Reviewed by: Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute <br /> First Published: 09/14/2012 <br /> Last Reviewed: 09/14/2012 <br /> www.allinahealth.org/ahs/rehab.nsf/page/stroke_rehab_patient_stories#alan 2/2 <br />