It started through an awareness about concussions and post concussion syndrome to individuals, schools and organizations as well as inspiration and hope to those who suffer. There has been a lot in the media about concussions but little is discussed about post concussion syndrome. When I was 12 years old, I was in a car accident with my family. While everyone else healed, I have been left long ter
m affects. 2 years later I suffer from a sensitivity to light, persistent headaches and migraines and a complete change in my life. I can no longer play contact sports as I had most of my life. The physical affects have been difficult, but the complete change in my life has been a struggle. I can no longer play the sports I love (lacrosse, volleyball and gymnastics). I have had to reinvent myself and find new interests. Many people do not understand the struggles I deal with every day. They don't understand why I have not healed, including my school who made me play volleyball against doctor's orders. That is when I decided to start Head for A New Beginning. I want to bring awareness, not only to the perils of concussions but the struggles of 15% of people who have had concussions.
