PLAYING IT SAFE…Another View
It is that time on year when newspapers all over the country are fed, and publish misleading information about the safety of youth tackle football.... Read More
Our New 30 Second TV Spot has just aired
Sometimes you are faced with challenges you never even knew existed. When we lost Patrick to the ravages of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) in 2014 our lives changed dramatically and sadly. Patrick came into our life as a blessing and left as an inspiration and a lesson: to stop CTE. Our new challenge is sharing our recent awareness and spreading information to prevent the disease, support research to help those suffering, and inform those who may be there to help. We are not website designers, doctors, lawyers, researchers, or athletes. We are the heartbroken friends and family of a great young man lost much too soon doing everything we can in his name to save others. Thank you for visiting our site and we encourage you to visit often and feel free to share and contribute.
Other News (Blog)
RAISING TAX DOLLARS TO INCREASE BRAIN DAMAGE DOESN’T MAKE SENSE…
The Point Pleasant Beach school board is considering a December referendum on improvements to athletic facilities throughout the district. Part of the discussion is for turf... Read More
“Hey Coach, just thought you should know…”
“Hey Coach, just thought you should know…” So here’s the question…Should you reach back and tell “coach” that you’re suffering? Your football career ended in... Read More
Hershel Walker Debate
A SAD AND TRAGIC DAY IN GEORGIA This is not about POLITICS, it’s human story about BRAIN DAMAGE. A “debate” is scheduled for this Friday... Read More
You Only Get One Brain
Tua Tagovailoa will never be the same. The Miami Dolphins’ star quarterback now has brain damage. There was public outcry on Sunday after his head... Read More
IT’S A GREAT DAY FOR BRAIN DAMAGE!
Since the dawn of humanity, man has been bumping his head and saying #}<%€£¥!”‘=*^#\| OUCH! And in most cases, after the ” stars” stop swirling,... Read More
The N.F.L.’s Tragic C.T.E. Roll Call
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease, has been found in dozens of former N.F.L. players. Here are some of the most notable cases, along... Read More
C.T.E. Is Found in an Ex-Giant Tyler Sash, Who Died at 27
Another sad story, tragic end to a hopeful life, and unending grief for a broken family. Watching these poor warriors ruin their lives needs to... Read More
Video: Youth Football Concussion Risk, What Parents Need to Know
Fox News Sports Court: Tamara Holder and Kimberly Archie discuss ongoing lawsuits over CTE and head injuries in Pee Wee and Pop Warner football http://video.foxnews.com/v/4724240135001/youth-football-concussion-risk-what-parents-need-to-know/?#sp=show-clips
Movie Night Fundraiser
Join us for an exciting evening, Friday, January 8, 2016, 6:30 pm, Loews Theater on the Waterfront Details here https://StopCTE.ticketspice.com/movie-night
As Worries Rise and Players Flee, a Missouri School Board Cuts Football
Mitten agreed.:“I was very concerned about the number of injuries I saw our student-athletes were suffering,” he said. “I didn’t think there was any need... Read More
Brains under pressure: Concussion crisis continues to haunt the NFL
“Football was never invented for children in the first place”, Nowinski says. “Those 300 hits a year at 9, 10, 11 years old add up.... Read More
Oklahoma Drill Everything to Fear
When are we going to stand up and protect kids from a man’s sport? Very sad commentary http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/13348894/is-oklahoma-drill-just-rite-passage-everything-fear-football
My Fallen Star
Read about our efforts to spread awarenss of CTE at Patrick’s home field. http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2015/06/28/Patrick-Risha-was-a-Mon-Valley-football-phenomenon-for-which-he-paid-a-terrible-price/stories/201506280046
#NoHeaderNoBrainer
Time to take heading out of soccer for young children: http://www.sportslegacy.org/policy/safer-soccer/
An Athlete Felled by Concussions, Despite Playing a ‘Safer’ Sport
Sadly head trauma is not just in tackle football. Another CTE victim taken too soon. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/22/sports/an-athlete-felled-by-concussions-despite-playing-a-safer-sport.html
Why this Rookie gave up $1 Million in the NFL
Chris Borland and Dr. Ann McKee discuss CTE with CNN’s Amanpour. http://cnn.it/1eLy1Qn
School problems in children after concussions
And studies have certainly shown that a lack of energy, slower processing speed and impaired concentration can occur after concussions. http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/11/health/concussions-academic-problems/index.html
Is the NFL’s Big Bet on Making Football Safer Working?
From high school to the pros, players, coaches, and fans alike are much more aware that concussions are serious injuries requiring serious, specialized care. For... Read More
From The New York Times: A Son of Football Calls His Mother
Born into a football family in a football-first community, Patrick Risha became a star on the gridiron. But after he graduated from Dartmouth, there were... Read More
Jack Miller: “I’m Ready to Walk Away”
Former Michigan starting center Jack Miller announced earlier this month he would not play his senior season and on Wednesday he told ESPN concern about... Read More
Maybe football shouldn’t be played at all
If brain damage in an inevitable consequence, that’s something that people who play the sport should know. And if there’s a way to avoid or... Read More
More players finding NFL not worth the gamble: Arthur
Chris Borland had two documented concussions, found out what could happen to him, and decided not to play the odds. Read more: http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2015/03/17/more-players-finding-nfl-not-worth-the-gamble-arthur.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&referrer=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FqNGGh7jNqb
Bell: Young retirees should draw NFL’s concern
We applaud Chris Borland’s decision to protect his brain from further trauma. We hope it is “the shot around the world” to parents of young... Read More
StopCTE.org New Website launches for Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation
We are excited to announce the launch of the StopCTE.org website. It is created in the memory of Patrick Risha, an amazing young man who... Read More
Renowned Pathologist Joins Board of Company Exploring use of Cannabinoid Therapeutics in Treatment of CTE | Concussion Policy & the Law
Renowned Pathologist Joins Board of Company Exploring use of Cannabinoid Therapeutics in Treatment of CTE | Concussion Policy & the Law. Kannalife Sciences, Inc. has... Read More
‘Tip of the iceberg’ in concussion treatment | Penn State University
‘Tip of the iceberg’ in concussion treatment | Penn State University.
Has Norwalk, Connecticut Become the Safest City in the Country When It Comes to Concussions? | Concussion Policy & the Law
Has Norwalk, Connecticut Become the Safest City in the Country When It Comes to Concussions? | Concussion Policy & the Law. (Editor’s Note: The following... Read More
BBC News – New research ‘links suicidal behaviour to NI conflict trauma’
BBC News – New research ‘links suicidal behaviour to NI conflict trauma’. Prof Siobhan O’Neill said the research was hugely significant New research claims to... Read More
Big 12 Conference Concussion Diagnosis and Management Policy
Big 12 Conference Concussion Diagnosis and Management Policy “The Big 12 is fully committed to the health and welfare of its student-athletes,” said Big 12... Read More