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Sports Legacy Institute Newsletter
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Dear Friends,
SLI has made great progress this spring. Thanks to your generous contributions highlighted by the McHale Memorial event, we've had the privilege of expanding both our team and reach into the community.
Warm regards,
Chris Nowinski
Executive Director
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McHale Memorial Fundraiser a Success
Over 150 attended the 2nd Annual Tom McHale Memorial Fundraiser on May 18 in Washington, D.C. Attendees included former NFL players Andre Collins, Maxie Baughan, & Bruce Laird. The event raised $45,000 to support SLI research & educational programming.
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Legacy Donor family members from the left: Lisa McHale, Gil & Michelle Trenum, Sylvia Mackey, Ollie Matson, Stephanie Matson, Pauline Allen, Joan McHale, Vinny Allen, Jim McHale, Margy McHale, Carrie McHale, Noelle McHale
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Before the event, Chris Nowinski & keynote speaker, Dr. Ann McKee, met with Veteran groups at Pfizer in Washington, D.C.
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Press Release
SLI to NCAA: Begin to Warn Athletes about CTE
Click here to read the full release.
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SLI Team Expands
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From the left: Brett Peterson, Katherine Schock, Chris Nowinski, Susan Griffin, Dr. Bob Cantu, Fallon Preite, Evan Davis, Chelsea McLeod
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Interns Brett Peterson (North Park University, IL) and Fallon Preite (St. Michael's College, VT) will also contribute to SLI's success this summer.
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SLI in the News
New Pop Warner rule limits full-speed collisions and other contact during practice. Read more. (NYTimes)
American concussion crisis extending to Australia. Nowinski & McKee meet with AFLPA rep. Read more. (The Age)
Mother of legacy donor, Daniel Brett, continues to share her son's story to educate families about the danger of concussions. Read more. (Sun Sentinel)
NCAA should warn student-athletes about CTE. Read more. (Boston Globe)
BU CSTE suggests that veterans and athletes alike experience "blast exposure" that may lead to CTE. Read more. (NYTimes)
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Head Games Sneak Peek
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Chris Nowinski, Executive Producer Steve Devick, Producer & Director Steve James
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On June 6, the Head Games sneak peek at the Boston University School of Medicine was sold out with over 350. Read more about Head Games the film.
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Volume 2, Issue 4 June 29, 2012
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Frederick Smith
1/5/1947 - 8/16/2011
Click here to visit Fred's page.
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Phoenix Fund's B.I.G. Picnic
June 30, 2012
Highlands Ranch, CO
SLICE at the Summer Sports, Health & Safety Day
June 30, 2012
Boston, MA
Sycamore High School ACT
July 27, 2012
Sycamore, IL
Sponsors: Northern Illinois ENT Specialists, Castle Bank, Kishwaukee Community Hospital, National Bank & Trust
Skyline High School ACT
August 21, 2012
Oakland, CA
Washington Lee School ACT
August 28, 2012
Arlington, VA
Sponsors: Virginia Dept of Public Health, Arlington Public Schools
Kenmore Middle School ACT
August 29, 2012
Arlington, VA
Sponsors: Virginia Dept of Public Health, Arlington Public Schools
Click here for details and locations.
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Contact Us
P.O. Box 181225
Boston, MA 02118
(781) 262-3324
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