New Zealand rugby player Billy Guyton died with stage 2 #CTE at 33.
Guyton's father says New Zealand Rugby, who still won't acknowledge repeated head impacts can cause #CTE , is 'Hiding in the corner like coward dogs.'

Can't wait to see all my friends and Concussion Legacy Foundation family members in Chicago on Thursday for our Race to End #CTE Kickoff. Great showing, with some tickets still available here. classy.org/event/2024-chi…

Former Maori All Black Billy Guyton has been diagnosed stage 2 #CTE after dying at 33. I hope his legacy is to put an end to New Zealand Rugby's denial that rugby can cause CTE.
Thank you to our collaborators University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau for helping #EndCTE . Watch:
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Ronda Rousey on how #concussions ended her career.
'Your brain doesn't callus. It doesn't heal back stronger after a break.'
'I had taken so much neurological damage, I couldn't take it anymore. Suddenly everything I accomplished meant nothing.'

Joe Kapp, late Cal and NFL quarterback, had advanced #CTE .

If you or a loved one is concerned about CTE, reach out to ⁦Concussion Legacy Foundation⁩ at CLFHelpLine.org sfchronicle.com/sports/college…

Raphael Varane: Man Utd and France defender says heading has 'damaged his body', doesn't let his son head the ball.
Educated athletes will change the game for the better. We can have both great sport and great health if we make changes. bbc.com/sport/football…

This is an example of why the Concussion Legacy Foundation Australia #mediaproject is so important. We need to properly educate commentators and journalists around concussion and CTE - they are not the same thing.

Dark Puroresu Flowsion Agreed. I pledged my brain 9 years ago. Wrestlers click here if interested or hit up Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. or Concussion Legacy Foundation for more info. concussionfoundation.org/get-involved/r…

New #concussion guidelines from NATA get athletes back to exercise, school earlier.
“After a short period of cognitive rest (24–48 hours), student-athletes can begin the return-to-learn process by physically returning to school.' apnews.com/article/colleg…

BREAKING: 2x Stanley Cup champion, #NHL coach of the year Bob Murdoch had stage 3 #CTE when he died at 76. Diagnosed at Boston University CTE Center.
According to public records, 16 of 17 NHL players studied have had #CTE . Read his widow Bev and Ken Dryden's statements here: concussionfoundation.org/news/press-rel…

The new NFL kickoff is fantastic for #concussion and #CTE prevention - and still allows for an exciting play.
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Chris Simon’s death spotlights hockey & #CTE : ‘The NHL is going the Big Tobacco route’
“It breaks my heart when I see more players dying in terrible circumstances. It makes me angry that we can’t have an honest conversation about what’s happening.” theathletic.com/5359917/2024/0…

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your experience after rugby Shaneⓧ🟧🦇🟦. Concussion Legacy Foundation is excited to help you and all NZ athletes fighting #concussions and concerned about #CTE after Billy Guyton's diagnosis.

I am very excited to return to Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada on May 2 & 3 for the 10th International Concussion Summit.
What happened in hockey this week was a powerful reminder that we have so much work to do together to help athletes. Learn more: icsniagara.com

I had the best time!
Big thanks to all who came, including our 5 Legacy Families who shared who their loved one's story as they inspired others to join their teams in the Race to #EndCTE . I fought A LOT of tears.
You can learn more and sign up here: classy.org/event/2024-rac…

Pat Hickey: The NHL's ostrich-like stance on #CTE needs to stop montrealgazette.com/opinion/column… via Montreal Gazette

Ronda Rousey says history of concussions forced her to retire.

This is another reminder for the sports & research communities that while active, athletes rarely tell the truth about their #concussions . Things are much worse out there than we think.
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The Race to #EndCTE is back and bigger than ever! We need your help to raise $500,000 for critical research and prevention programs moving us closer to a world without CTE.

Participate virtually or in person. You have until May 20. Sign up now: classy.org/event/2024-rac…