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The Concussion & CTE Foundation's mission is to support athletes, veterans & all affected by brain trauma.

10/28/2026

A study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine showed immediate removal from activity after sport-related concussion is associated with shorter recovery and less severe symptoms. That’s one reason hockey players across America are giving the Team Up Against Concussions speech this week.

The message is simple: a teammate with a concussion needs your help and should receive immediate medical attention.

To learn more about the research behind the TUAC speech, visit ConcussionAndCTE.org/Captains.

10/28/2026

A new study estimates 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008-2023 had CTE.

It's a difficult number to confront, especially for former players and families already concerned about their brain health. But it's also an important step forward in understanding CTE.

For years, researchers have found CTE in a high percentage of former NFL players whose brains were donated to science. But what about the players whose brains weren't donated? This new study helps answer that question by accounting for potential bias in brain donations, providing a more representative estimate of CTE among deceased former NFL players.

As former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck puts it, knowing what we're up against gives us a better chance of winning. And there's reason for hope.

Every new discovery brings us closer to understanding CTE, developing ways to diagnose it during life, and ultimately finding effective treatments. This research can also help inform efforts to make the game safer for future generations.

Importantly, these findings don't tell us how many living NFL players have CTE, and not everyone with CTE pathology develops symptoms.

For former players and families concerned about their brain health, you are not alone, and help is available.

Visit ConcussionAndCTE.org/HelpLine for guidance and support. Former NFL players can also access resources through The Trust - Powered by the NFLPA, the NFL Players Association's Professional Athletes Foundation, and the NFL Life Line (800-453-0078), which provides independent, confidential support 24/7.

The study was published today in JAMA Network Open and led by the Boston University CTE Center in collaboration with Mass General Brigham and the Concussion & CTE Foundation.

🔗 Read more: https://concussionandcte.org/news/press-release/boston-university-led-study-estimates-that-75-of-former-nfl-players-who-died-between-2008-2023-had-cte/

10/28/2026

Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp has a powerful message in response to a new Boston University CTE Center study that estimates 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had CTE.

It’s not a good number. But for Warren, it’s also a call to action.
We can love football and work to make it safer. We can use what we’re learning about CTE to better protect future generations while supporting the players and families impacted today.

As Warren puts it: “We can attack CTE, we can END CTE.”

Thank you, Warren, for continuing to use your voice to remind the football community that research must lead to action.

If you are a current or former NFL player worried about brain health, you’re not alone. Send us a DM or visit ConcussionAndCTE.org/HelpLine for guidance and support.

10/27/2026

🏒 You don’t have to get knocked out to have a concussion.

This Team Up Against Concussions Week, the Concussion & CTE Foundation is teaming up with USA Hockey to share 4 things every athlete should know:

🧠 1. Loss of consciousness is rare. Less than 10% of players with a concussion lose consciousness.

💥 2. Concussions aren’t just caused by hits to the head. A blow to the head, neck, or body can cause a concussion.

🚨 3. There’s no such thing as a minor brain injury. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury and should always be taken seriously.

🗣️ 4. See something? Say something. If you think a teammate has a concussion, speak up to a team captain, coach, or athletic trainer. Your voice could make a difference.

10/27/2026

Some of the NFL’s greatest players got their start in tackle football later than you might think. 🏈 These NFL legends didn’t step onto the tackle football field until after age 14, proving that starting later doesn’t mean missing out on a successful career. ➡️

Delaying tackle football allows young athletes to develop before being exposed to the repetitive head impacts we know cause CTE. That’s why we advocate for kids to choose flag football and wait until at least age 14 to introduce tackle football.

Flag Football Under 14 = More time to develop and less exposure to repetitive head impacts.

10/26/2026

This week, the Concussion & CTE Foundation and USA Hockey are teaming up to raise concussion awareness through our Team Up Against Concussions program. 🏒 At the start of each season, we ask team leaders to remind their teams they have a responsibility to speak up if they notice concussion signs in a teammate.

Tune in this week to see why hockey players across the country are giving the TUAC speech and making safety a priority. ✉️ DM us if you want to get your team involved.

10/24/2026

We love sharing the inspirational story behind our first and longest-tenured employee Lisa McHale! We are so grateful for her “yes” back in 2010 and we are blown away by all of the work she’s done since.

Lisa was recently honored with the Sylvia Mackey Woman of the Year Award at the 2026 Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame.

She shared how the death of her husband Tom, one of the first NFL players diagnosed with CTE, changed her life in countless ways. Lisa continues to make a difference in the lives of all of our brain donor families through her work as Director of Legacy Family Relations at the Concussion & CTE Foundation. She offers compassion, guidance, and hope to those who have lost a loved one to brain trauma.

Congratulations, Lisa, on this well-deserved honor and on the lasting impact you continue to make in the lives of our legacy families. 💙

10/23/2026

New York City, thank you for an incredible evening!

Our Fall NYC Reception brought together a passionate community committed to advancing concussion safety and ending CTE. We’re leaving the evening energized by the conversations, connections, and shared commitment that make this work possible.

A special thank you to Tara and Michael Rockefeller, our New York Advisory Board Members, for graciously hosting this special evening and bringing our community together in support of this important mission.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to help move our mission forward. We’re proud of what we can accomplish together.

10/20/2026

BREAKING: NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen is the first driver posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Researchers at the Boston University CTE Center diagnosed Lorenzen with stage 3 CTE after his passing at the age of 89 in December 2024.

Today, his children, Chris Lorenzen and Amanda Lorenzen Gardstrom, are honoring his legacy with a $1 million donation to the Concussion & CTE Foundation to advance CTE research and help drivers and their families access the care and support they need.

We are incredibly grateful to the Lorenzen family for their generosity and for helping advance our mission to support families affected by CTE and traumatic brain injuries. Their extraordinary gift will establish the Fred Lorenzen Memorial HelpLine at the Concussion & CTE Foundation. The Concussion & CTE Foundation HelpLine provides care navigation, education, and support groups for families fighting suspected CTE and persistent concussion symptoms. It will also accelerate efforts led by Dr. Ann McKee and Dr. Michael Alosco at the Boston University CTE Center, to definitively diagnose CTE during life.

The families of drivers struggling with symptoms of suspected CTE or chronic symptoms of traumatic brain injuries are encouraged to reach out to the Fred Lorenzen Memorial HelpLine at ConcussionAndCTE.org/Lorenzen. The HelpLine is led by a licensed clinical social worker and informed by leading CTE researchers and physicians. There is no cure for CTE yet, but many symptoms can be managed with the right care, and support for families can ease the emotional burden.

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