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Studies show that a future high school, college or NFL player who starts tackle football at age five may have 10 times the odds of developing CTE than if he had started at 14. But this isn't just about football. Girls soccer experiences more concussions per capita than any other sport. Let's face it, all youth sports come with an inherent risk of head trauma. We don't want to stop youth sports, we want to make them safer. We want to #EndCTE because my grandchildren deserve to get the same benefits from participation in sports that I received, but with a lot less risk. With YOUR support @Concussionfoundation can grow its educational programs like Stop Hitting Kids in the Head. Our goal is to convince every sport, especially football, soccer, and rugby, to eliminate repetitive head impacts under age 14. Please consider supporting me in efforts to help #EndCTE for our future generations. Go to https://lnkd.in/eVRzhuUV to donate! 

I'd love to draw your attention to the fundraising that my good friend Joe Fitzgibbon is doing for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Joe is running in the London Marathon on 21st April and whilst I wish I wasn't the focal point of his fundraising story, I am moved that he would run for this cause and be part of Team Doddie 💙 💛 💙 for the race. Joe has set an ambitious fundraising target of £2000. I know that many of you have dug deep into your pockets already this year to support the fight against MND - we collectively raised a fantastic amount of money for Doddie Aid in January. If 400 people put forward £5, 200 people contribute £10, or 100 people give £20, 40 people could find £50 or 20 donated £100 (and so on) then we would help Joe hit this target and hopefully sail on past it. It won't take many people to make a small contribution and soon that target will be smashed! How can you help? Think if it in simple terms that from now until April:- - You could skip a few takeaway coffees ☕ - Call time on a night out to save on a couple of pints 🍺 - If you don't already, why not make your own packed lunch for a week? 🍲 - Find something else in your weekly or monthly budget to pause 🚨 - Failing all that, invest in a ticket for the £64m Euromillions draw and hope it's a lucky one! 🎟 Even if you don't know him personally, we are all in this together to break ground against MND in 2024 and beyond. Take it from me, you don't want to be diagnosed with this condition and you don't deserve to be given the same prognosis I have been. Let's stick together and show that humans can be capable of remarkable things. From an athletic point of view, I also want to let you know that Joe finished top of our Doddie Aid league, logging almost 240 miles in the process through running in wind, rain and cold. He ran an unbelievable 2:44:13 in the 2023 Paris Marathon (only 31:02 quicker than my best time!) and with your support and encouragement, I'm sure he'll be looking to improve this in London. The link below will take you to his fundraising page and all and any contributions, big or small, would be most welcome. T-minus 9 weeks / 63 days until race day for Joe Fitzgibbon, we're all rooting for you 💪 🏃♂️ 💙 💛 💙 🏃♂️

September is an important month as it honors the courage of those living with SCIs and their families. However, most people don't realize the challenges that they may face - such as needing a wheelchair-adaptive home and vehicle, around-the-clock medical care, outside support, assistance, or finding wheelchair-accessible businesses. Observing National Spinal Cord Injury Month aims to spread awareness and educate the general public about SCI and help to improve the support for those living with SCI. Here are some ways you can help: ◾ Donate, join a fundraiser or organization to show your support. ◾ Become an advocate to support those with SCI. ◾ Utilize social media to share information on fundraisers, volunteer organizations, resources, or your own story. ◾ Spend time with friends or loved ones with SCI, and listen to and support their goals. At MCPF, our mission is to continue to help SCI research and find a cure for paralysis. Even the smallest amount goes a long way, so please consider donating today. Visit MCPF.org to learn more. #SpinalCordInjury #SCIAwarenessMonth #Awareness #Support

There's only 5 days left to double your donation to MQ! That's double our opportunity to create more life-changing discoveries and support for those who need it most. Double the research, double the impact. Since 2013, we have invested £30m into 65 research projects across six continents; for every £1 MQ invests in supporting research, an additional £5.78 is generated. With your help, we will drive new discoveries, including a new intervention, with a 90% recovery rate preventing PTSD from taking hold in healthcare workers, and new school guidelines on bullying and #MentalHealth in England and Wales. Help change the future for millions of people: https://lnkd.in/gH-cTvQr

Help Us Turn Small Acts into Big Impacts! Have you ever walked into the office, spotted the Girl Scout cookie signup sheet, and felt that little spark of joy at being part of something bigger? Today, I'm bringing that same opportunity to our virtual doorstep. We have a young rockstar among us with a heart as big as his dreams. He's launched a fundraiser with a modest goal of $1,000, aiming to make a tangible difference in his community. But why stop there? Together, we can propel him far beyond this initial goal, transforming his effort into a wave of change. Your contribution, no matter the size, becomes part of a larger narrative of generosity, community support, and the power of collective action. Imagine the impact we can have by pooling our resources to support this incredible initiative. How Can You Help? Donate: Every dollar adds up. Your support can help us shatter our initial goal. Spread the Word: Share this campaign within your network. The more people we reach, the greater our impact. let's come together for a good cause. Let's rally behind this young man and show him what our community is capable of. With your help, we can turn this humble goal into a monumental achievement. Together, we can make a difference. Let's make it happen Please consider donating... https://lnkd.in/ghUkFQuX Illinois State University

Thank you for the support - we’re up to over £2,800 in donations to the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association and there is still time for you to make a generous donation!! Please like/share and donate anything you can to support the lives of people impacted by this devastating disease. It touches so many people, and every donation makes a difference to the life of someone living with MND. Here’s how we can help: 🔸£10 provides an information pack to a newly diagnosed person with MND so they know what to expect and how to access support. 🔸£27 funds an MND connect help line advisor for one hour, allowing them to provide information and support for anyone affected by MND. 🔸£75 funds an MND expert researcher for half a day, helping the association better understand the disease. 🔸£160 will buy a specialist communication app, allowing someone who has lost the ability to speak to continue communicating with others. 🔸£200 provides 40 copies of ‘So what is MND anyway?’ A guide for young people affected by MND 🔸£600 funds a seat riser, allowing someone with MND to raise their wheelchair so that they can reach shelves and talk to someone at eye level. 🔸£750 helps to fund a wheelchair ramp allowing someone with MND to continue to enjoy their garden and access to local community. 🔸£1,000 will pay for detailed analysis of the DNA of someone with MND to support further research. 🔸£2,250 provides a text to speech device to give someone the ability to continue communicating with their loved ones.

With summer on its way, it is a great time to plan a fundraising event or activity to help change lives. Whether it's a cake sale, or sponsored run, walk, cycle, or swim, what you do will make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families affected by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. You may be brilliant at organising events - so why not organise a quiz evening or football match with friends? Or you may prefer to do your own thing with a readathon or danceathon. There are so many ways to fundraise for Juvenile Arthritis Research. Every penny raised supports our vital research, awareness and family support work. The first step to changing the lives of children with JIA is to request a free fundraising pack from Juvenile Arthritis Research at https://lnkd.in/eKrtSeaf #JIA #JuvenileArthritis #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #JuvenileArthritisResearch #Kipo #Arthritis #ChildhoodArthritis #ChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #JARProject #JIAWarrior #ArthritisAwareness #charity #CharitableCause #NonProfit #Donate #Support #causes #fundraising #philanthropy #KidsWithArthritis #KidsGetArthritisToo #DontBeAloneWithJIA #InstaCharity #RaiseAwareness #ThinkJIA #AwarenessIsEverything #PaediatricRheumatology

SIRA = Global Peer Support Self-Injury Awareness Recovery "SIRA" stands out as the ONLY peer support network for self-injury with a global reach. We are connecting individuals of all ages in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and beyond. Navigating time zones ranging from 7 to 25 hours apart poses a unique challenge for those seeking support. Today is the last day of our fundraiser. Your donation can make a life-changing difference for someone feeling isolated on their self-healing journey. Donate using the link below to help us meet our $25K goal! #siraawareness #25Kfundraiser #peersupportnetwork #globalwellness #selfhealingjourney SIRA = Global Peer Support Self-Injury Awareness Recovery "SIRA" stands out as the ONLY peer support network for self-injury with a global reach. We are connecting individuals of all ages in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and beyond. Navigating time zones ranging from 7 to 25 hours apart poses a unique challenge for those seeking support. Today is the last day of our fundraiser. Your donation can make a life-changing difference for someone feeling isolated on their self-healing journey. Donate using the link below to help us meet our $25K goal! #siraawareness #25Kfundraiser #peersupportnetwork #globalwellness #selfhealingjourney

Social commitment is not just a buzzword, it's a responsibility that every successful company should take seriously. As Manuela Deverill, CEO of our company, rightly puts it, "We are steadfastly following our morals - because we actually care." At our company, we believe that social commitment is not just a checkbox to tick, but a way of life. We strive to make a positive impact on our society and environment with every decision we make. Because at the end of the day, it's not just about profits, it's about making a difference. #socialcommitment #corporatesocialresponsibility

Every step I take this May isn't just a stride forward; it's a testament to resilience, hope, and the unyielding spirit to conquer Multiple Sclerosis. Nine years ago, I was handed a diagnosis that could have defined me, but instead, it ignited a fire within me to fight back. Living with MS has taught me the true meaning of strength, but I'm not just fighting for myself. I'm fighting for the 130,000 individuals in the UK who face similar battles every day. This May, I'm embarking on a monumental journey: 150 kilometers to raise funds for life-changing research and improved access to treatments. The May 50K isn't just a challenge; it's a lifeline for those like me who refuse to let MS dictate our lives. With every step, I'm leaving behind my limits and pushing boundaries, not just for myself but for the MS community worldwide. Together, we can redefine what's possible and leave MS where it belongs - behind us. But I can't do this alone. I need your support, your generosity, your belief in the power of collective action. Please, join me in this fight by making a donation to support my challenge. Together, let's make a difference and change lives. Click the link below to donate and be a part of something truly transformative: https://lnkd.in/dj72VTQu Thank you from the depths of my heart for your support. Together, we're unbeatable🧡 #TheMay50K #mssocietyuk #fightmultiplesclerosis #leavemsbehind