Concussion & CTE Foundation

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

We applaud the for formally recognizing CTE as a disease that can cause dementia in its updated global dementia fact sh...
05/21/2026

We applaud the for formally recognizing CTE as a disease that can cause dementia in its updated global dementia fact sheet.

CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) is a progressive degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head impacts. For decades, families, patients, researchers, and advocates have fought for recognition of CTE as a serious neurodegenerative condition linked to cognitive decline, behavioral changes, and progressive impairment.

WHO’s acknowledgment marks an important step toward greater global awareness, earlier diagnosis, stronger prevention efforts, and better support for patients and caregivers worldwide.

We hope this recognition will accelerate research investment, improve physician education, reduce stigma surrounding brain disease, and encourage stronger prevention efforts worldwide.

05/21/2026

Former NFL tight end was a team captain at Penn, and he’s taken that same role in the Race to End CTE.

With Team Penn, Brent Novoselsky is supporting CTE research focused on diagnosing and treating the disease in former athletes during life. He’s also a dedicated ambassador for the Penn Alumni HelpLine, connecting his fellow Quakers with our free brain health resources and clinical research opportunities.

We’re grateful to Brent for his efforts with Team Penn and our Chicago Advisory Board.

Where is your school in the Race to End CTE? Check the link below, dedicate your gift, and move your alma mater up the leaderboard. We have 8 days left to reach our $750,000 goal!

https://give.concussionandcte.org/event/race-to-end-cte-2026/e770861

What a weekend at this year’s Cleveland Marathon 5K! 🏁We’re so grateful to everyone from our Legacy Family Community and...
05/19/2026

What a weekend at this year’s Cleveland Marathon 5K! 🏁

We’re so grateful to everyone from our Legacy Family Community and Cleveland Advisory Board who walked with us and all who’ve donated so far to help End CTE through research, education, and prevention.

The Race to End CTE runs thru May 29, so head to the link below to help get us to the finish line and reach our $750,000 goal!
https://give.concussionandcte.org/give/770861/ #!/donation/checkout

We spent Saturday on the shores of Santa Monica for the LA Race to End CTE in memory of Rick Arrington. Huge thanks to o...
05/15/2026

We spent Saturday on the shores of Santa Monica for the LA Race to End CTE in memory of Rick Arrington. Huge thanks to our host Tiffany Jill Arrington for bringing the LA community together to raise awareness for CTE and celebrate the lives of those we’ve lost, including her father, Rick.

Jill has already raised more than half of her $11,000 fundraising goal, a tribute to Rick’s college and NFL jersey number. Head to the link below to honor Rick’s legacy and help continue the fight to .

https://give.concussionandcte.org/fundraiser/7003981

The 5th Annual Max’s March was a milestone event in Orange County!This community hike hosted by the family of Legacy Don...
05/12/2026

The 5th Annual Max’s March was a milestone event in Orange County!

This community hike hosted by the family of Legacy Donor Max Tuerk focuses on CTE education for sports parents and the free brain health resources available through our HelpLine. We’re proud to share that through 5 years, the Tuerk family and supporters across the country have now raised more than $100,000 in the Race to End CTE!

We are so grateful to the Tuerk family and all of the nearby Legacy Families and supporters who’ve helped Max’s March make this incredible impact. We can’t wait to join you all next spring!

To support Max’s March, head to the link below:
https://give.concussionandcte.org/give/779094/ #!/donation/checkout

05/10/2026

CTE is not just an NFL disease. Lori Mohr knows that all too well. Her husband Jim changed very slowly over time and kept his memory loss, confusion, anxiety, and depression hidden for years. Until he couldn't hide it anymore.

Jim was a star high school football player before playing two seasons at Northern Arizona. He was a successful financial advisor and proud father of three. In his 50s, Jim started wondering if he had early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He knew something was wrong with his brain.

He finally opened up to his wife Lori about his struggles & she promised to find doctors to help. Just two days later, Jim died by su***de. That was six years ago today. He had just turned 60. Boston University CTE Center researchers later diagnosed him with stage 3 CTE.

Lori now leads one of our support groups for spouses of those affected by CTE, pouring her heart into helping others cope with loss. We are so grateful for all she does for this community. We're holding the Mohr family in our thoughts today as we honor Jim's legacy.

If you or a loved one are having thoughts of su***de, help is available 24/7 at 988.

If you're worried about CTE, reach out to our HelpLine team at concussionandcte.org/helpline to learn more about treatments available for your symptoms.

A new Colorado law will help raise awareness for the connection between concussions and mental health. Alyssa’s Act was ...
05/08/2026

A new Colorado law will help raise awareness for the connection between concussions and mental health. Alyssa’s Act was just signed into law this week. It requires coaches to take a biennial mental health education course that covers concussion impacts, stress, depression, and su***de prevention. The law, which goes into effect in August, will ensure parents are informed about potential mental health changes after a concussion.

The law was created in honor of Alyssa Peterson, a former Colorado youth soccer player and ski racer. During her early teenage years, her family noticed behavior changes including moodiness and withdrawal. Alyssa died by su***de in November 2019 at just 13 years old. Her family later learned that concussions can increase the risk of mental health issues and su***de.

Alyssa’s family, including her mom Stella Deslongchamp who serves on our Advisory Board At-Large, championed this legislation and advocated for its passing to help other families.

We applaud their efforts to create meaningful change and hope this legislation inspires action in states across the country.

05/06/2026

The Cleveland Marathon 5K is where the Race to End CTE all began.

Former Harvard running back Josh Staph from our Cleveland Advisory Board shares why the Race fires him up year after year. Growing from a virtual 5K to a nationwide movement, the Race to End CTE has raised more than $2.5 million for CTE research, education, and prevention.

We can’t wait to return to Cleveland on May 16 to walk with athletes, Legacy Families, and local supporters who believe in safer sports and a world without CTE.

Are you in the Race yet? Make a gift or start your own fundraiser today!
https://give.concussionandcte.org/event/race-to-end-cte-2026/e770861

🏃‍♂️💥 The Pat Sullivan Family Race to End CTE was rocking in Birmingham!! 🧠🏁The Alabama community showed up big to suppo...
05/04/2026

🏃‍♂️💥 The Pat Sullivan Family Race to End CTE was rocking in Birmingham!! 🧠🏁

The Alabama community showed up big to support the Sullivans and all of our Legacy Families in this year’s race. This 5K walk continues to make an enormous impact in support of CTE research, our free HelpLine, and greater awareness for CTE prevention.

Our thanks to Samford University for hosting us and to all who’ve helped honor the Heisman winner through the Race to End CTE.

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