Published: 01/31/2008
Stroke victim finds inspiration in perfect Pats
By Jason TaitStaff Writer
GROVELAND - Kathy Kervin was watching her daughter's soccer game in 2006 when she fell over. Her limbs went numb. She slurred her speech. It was a stroke.
In the months that followed, the Patriots suddenly became more than Kervin's obsession. The team, and linebacker Tedy Bruschi, became her inspiration as she continues her rehabilitation.
The team's undefeated season gives her strength, and Bruschi, who recovered from a stroke in 2005, replaced lineman Matt Light as her favorite player.
She raises money for Tedy's Team, Bruschi's charity to benefit stroke research.
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