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Looking for some inspiration? Below, you’ll find a gallery of stories of loss, recovery, community and hope to help patients and families who are struggling.

If you’d like to share your story, reach out to Digital Content Manager Nick Paik at npaik@concussionandcte.org to get started.

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Out of the Darkness: The Noah Abrams Story Out of the Darkness: The Noah Abrams Story Stories Noah Abrams shares his struggle with mental health symptoms from PCS and encourages others to seek help. Team Up Against Concussions in Ireland Team Up Against Concussions in Ireland Stories Champion Oisin Joyce gives the Team Up Against Concussions presentation to students in Ireland. PCS Recovery Corner with Julia Manning PCS Recovery Corner with Julia Manning Stories The Concussion & CTE Foundation's Julia Manning has a video series on IGTV with tips and strategies for PCS recovery. From Punches to Poems: Alan Blyweiss' Story From Punches to Poems: Alan Blyweiss' Story Stories Former boxer Alan Blyweiss lives with probable CTE. He's turned to poetry to give a creative voice to his struggles. Living with PCS While Social Distancing Living with PCS While Social Distancing Stories College student Gracie Hussey shares how she managed her PCS during the COVID-19 pandemic. The People Behind Our Cause The People Behind Our Cause Stories See powerful images and hear from supporters who have lost loved ones to the effects of head trauma. Born On Super Bowl Sunday: Darren Leins' Story Born On Super Bowl Sunday: Darren Leins' Story Stories Former high school and college football player Darren Leins shares his struggle with possible CTE symptoms. Coping with Probable CTE: Steve Miller's Story Coping with Probable CTE: Steve Miller's Story Stories Denise Miller shares her husband Steve's journey from pastor to patient and how it has impacted their family. A Former NHL Player's Message on Concussions A Former NHL Player's Message on Concussions Stories Former NHL player Jamie Huscroft is changing the culture by bringing concussion education to his community. Embracing Epilepsy with an EPIC Mindset Embracing Epilepsy with an EPIC Mindset Stories Former football player Adrian Arrington shares his outlook on life with severe epilepsy. '18-'19 Teammate of the Year: Lynn Kleyer '18-'19 Teammate of the Year: Lynn Kleyer Stories The UNI rugby player recognized when her teammate needed medical attention and when to Speak Up. My Fight Against The Invisible Injury My Fight Against The Invisible Injury Stories Ex-gymnast Erin Payne shares what PCS took from her and what treatments helped her find herself again. Our Duty As Athletes is to Support Research Our Duty As Athletes is to Support Research Stories Why did Ireland National Rugby Team player Roger Wilson pledge to donate his brain? "Why not?" Esther Lovett's Post-Concussion Syndrome Blog Esther Lovett's Post-Concussion Syndrome Blog Stories Read all of Champion Esther Lovett's blog entries detailing her experience with PCS. Hockey, Hits, and Hope: Dillon Abend's Story Hockey, Hits, and Hope: Dillon Abend's Story Stories A concussion took hockey and normal teenage life away from Dillon Abend. His message to others? Don't give up. How My Brain Pledge Will Help Other Veterans How My Brain Pledge Will Help Other Veterans Stories The Honorable Matthew S. Collier on how Project Enlist will accelerate brain research on military veterans. A Powerful Documentary: "Football in America" A Powerful Documentary: "Football in America" Stories Bob Carmichael's film explores how even in 1982, football greats were discouraging youth tackle football. How A Jockey is Racing Toward Concussion Safety How A Jockey is Racing Toward Concussion Safety Stories A serious fall inspired jockey Jenn Miller to pledge her brain for research and to advocate for concussion safety. '17-'18 Teammate of the Year: Sydney DeMasi '17-'18 Teammate of the Year: Sydney DeMasi Stories The Somerville High School soccer player chose to speak up when her friend had a concussion. Carlijn Schoutens' Olympic Comeback Carlijn Schoutens' Olympic Comeback Stories The speed skating bronze medalist documented her concussion recovery before returning to the 2018 Olympics. Concussion Advocacy Through Kindness Concussion Advocacy Through Kindness Stories After complications from a concussion, "Mighty" Meredith Casey is raising awareness and furthering research. Hockey Was My Identity: Audrey Warner's Story Hockey Was My Identity: Audrey Warner's Story Stories Audrey Warner shares how difficult it was to retire from hockey and how she found solace in the unknown. Hockey Was My Identity: Audrey Warner's Story Hockey Was My Identity: Audrey Warner's Story Stories Audrey Warner shares how difficult it was to retire from hockey and how she found solace in the unknown. "It's Fine, I'm Fine": Stephanie Everett's Story "It's Fine, I'm Fine": Stephanie Everett's Story Stories The former Dartmouth soccer player retired due to concussions and turned to the arts to share her experience.