OUR WORK
| THE DEREK SHEELY FOUNDATION is a non-profit organization aimed at increasing awareness and research of concussions and traumatic brain injuries, including supporting advancements in education and prevention for all causes of brain injuries, with a focus on youth sports. Learn More About Us |
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AWARENESSCreate informative age-appropriate multimedia products that reach and inform young athletes (ages 5-18), their parents, and coaches, including Twitter, Facebook, videos/YouTube, Apps, and pamphlets. |
RESEARCHConduct a case study to determine if Derek exhibited any warning signs that can be shared with others. Bring attention and funding to promising technologies like the Mobile Brain Cooling Unit. |
FUNDRAISINGThe CDC estimates 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur in the US each year. One every 8 seconds. Most go unreported. Information aimed at young athletes is the key to early self-reporting. |
