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.
My Legacy: Football, CTE and Unintended Impact
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Author and ex-college football player Jim Proebstle shares what it was like to see his brother decline from CTE.
My Legacy: The Story of Legacy Donor Tom McHale
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Margy McHale shares how her late brother's legacy spans far beyond the game of football.
My Legacy: In Memory of Owen Thomas
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Family and friends reflect on the first college football player diagnosed with CTE.
My Legacy: Nancy Hogshead-Makar
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Olympian and activist Nancy Hogshead-Makar will do whatever it takes to ensure youth athletes are safe.
My Legacy: Brandi Chastain Pledges Brain
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The soccer icon pledged her brain in an effort to leave soccer in a better place than where she found it.
My Legacy: Matthew Fier Takes Action
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After a decade in football, Matthew Fier decided to play a role in protecting the next generation.
John and Sylvia Mackey: Mr. and Mrs. #88
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The amazing legacy Hall of Fame tight end John Mackey left behind and how his wife Sylvia plans to continue it.
Lost and Found: My Search for Peace of Mind
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Former college athlete Caitlin Ward found peace from her concussion symptoms in a yurt village.
A High Schooler Lessens the Impact of Concussions
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Brooke Mills changed concussion culture at her school through educating peers and sharing her experience.
Finding a Mission After Losing a Son
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After losing his son Zander, Graham Thomas has made concussion education his life's mission.
My Legacy: Eric Winston Pledges His Brain
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The former NFL player and NFLPA President pledged his brain to help improve the game of football.
My Legacy: Gary Fencik on the Future of Football
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The Chicago Bears legend pledged his brain to honor his teammates and create a safer future for football.
Finding Bravery: A Day-by-Day Journey Through PCS
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Ally Crich has made massive strides in her PCS recovery and is now supporting others who are struggling.
My Last Concussion in Hockey
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Yale Hockey player Paige Decker reflects on the concussion that ended her hockey career.
A Mom on Returning to Learn After Concussion
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A sports mom shares what every parent should know about the concussion recovery process.
How Socializing can Help Fight CTE
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How Socializing can Help Fight CTE
What you don't want to hear while battling PCS
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What you don't want to hear while battling PCS
What can you do to help spread awareness?
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What can you do to help spread awareness?
The worst is far behind me
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The worst is far behind me
Watch: Esther's TED Talk on PCS
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Watch: Esther's TED Talk on PCS
Two Teens Fight PCS Through Resilience
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Two Teens Fight PCS Through Resilience
Post-soccer: Acknowledge losses, embrace changes
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Post-soccer: Acknowledge losses, embrace changes
Post-concussion: friendship redefined
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Post-concussion: friendship redefined
On pledging my brain to science
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On pledging my brain to science