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My Head Hurts: B.J. Catalon's Story Stories Concussions cut Benjamin "BJ" Catalon's football career short. Now he's sharing his story through poetry. My Concussion Story: Enough Is Enough Stories The reason I am writing this is to let people know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You will get through this. Some days it may seem like you have no chance of getting through it. Some days it’s okay to stay in bed all day, it’s okay not to answer your texts and it’s okay not to go out with your friends. At the end of the day, life is a marathon, it’s not a sprint. Make sure you are doing everything you can to ensure that you have a long and healthy life. How 17 Concussions in 18 Years Changed My Life Stories A powerful story of the dangers of playing through the pain and finding peace on the other side of the sideline. Leading by Example, Angela Ruggiero Pledges Brain Stories Watch Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time U.S. Olympian Angela Ruggiero talk about her brain pledge to the Concussion & CTE Foundation. Sylvia Mackey on New York's John Mackey Act Stories Sylvia Mackey voices her support for the youth football safety bill named after her husband. Olympic Bobsledder Raises Concussion Awareness Stories Find out why two-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor is speaking up for concussion awareness. Football Changed My Life: Adrian Arrington's Story Stories An ex-college football safety shares how the sport that was supposed to improve his life left him with seizures. Two Teens Fight PCS Through Resilience Stories Watch Noah Bond and Esther Lovett share their inspiring battles through PCS and into concussion advocacy. Life on Pause: Battling Post-Concussion Syndrome Stories Michael Corneau shares how PCS led to loss and isolation and how optimism helped him find healing. CLF's '17-'18 Teammate of the Year: Mack Gentry Stories A high school football player showed how Speaking Up is part of being a good friend. Former Pro Surfer Mercedes Maidana's New Mission Stories PCS took her big wave surfing career away. Now, she wants other surfers to embrace safety and support research. This Wasn't The Plan: Simran Kohli's Story Stories Simran Kohli's road to recovery from Post-Concussion Syndrome taught her difficult life lessons at an early age. Daily Goals as we Fight CTE: Diet and Exercise Stories Mike and Kim Adamle share strategies on how to create a brain-healthy lifestyle while fighting suspected CTE. The Mike Adamle Project: Rise Above Stories How Mike and Kim Adamle are providing hope, support, and resources for people living with suspected CTE. Champion Spotlight: Kaila Parker Stories The daughter of a former NFL player shares why being a Champion is so rewarding. Remembering Drew: Karly Mulligan's Story Stories After losing her brother, Karly Mulligan has a message for others: no game is worth saying goodbye. Solving The PCS Puzzle: Lily Winton's Story Stories Remembering a forgotten concussion helped Lily Winton solve her symptom puzzle and start the path to recovery. My Legacy: Cyclist Kathryn Bertine Pledges Brain Stories Kathryn Bertine became the first pro cyclist to pledge her brain after a crash left her with brain trauma. Our Legacy: Providence College Rugby's Pledge Stories With the next generation in mind, the Friars became the first full team to pledge their brains to research. Harvard Hockey Goalie Pledges Brain Stories Multiple concussions changed Molly Tissenbaum's perspective on sports safety. Now she's pledging her brain. My Legacy: AJ Mleczko Griswold Pledges Brain Stories The hockey star and broadcaster pledged her brain to advance research on athletes. Jennifer and Steve Murra: A Rugby Story Stories After losing her husband to suicide and CTE, Jennifer Murra is committed to preventing CTE in the next generation. My Legacy With My Football Star Dad, Dave Behrman Stories Kim Clark remembers her loving father Dave Behrman and how his CTE impacted their family. A High Schooler Speaks Up Against Concussions Stories After suffering a concussion in football, Scott Cohen got involved by spreading awareness and fundraising.