Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Concussion Prevention Event with Former NFL Players at Ygnacio Valley High School
Walnut Creek, CA – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced he will host a "Concussion Prevention for Student Athletes" event at Ygnacio Valley High School on Thursday, May 31st. The event will help educate students and parents on the dangers of concussions to student athletes and will offer suggestions and best practices for prevention.
During the event, Congressman DeSaulnier will unveil his Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act (H.R. 3580) which would establish nationwide standards for schools on concussion safety and bring all states in compliance with evidence-based guidelines for treatment of concussions.
With as many as 3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions occurring in the United States each year and an estimated 140,000 high school athletes suffering from a concussion annually, this is a timely and important discussion aimed at helping students and schools establish a "when in doubt, sit it out" policy. Research shows that when concussion go untreated, these injuries can not only affect students' ability to compete in sports, but can also be detrimental to their academic performance and mental health.
Congressman DeSaulnier Hosts Concussion Prevention Event for Student Athletes
Thursday, May 31, 2018
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ygnacio Valley High School
755 Oak Grove Road
Concord, CA 94518
Special Guests and Former NFL Players:
Dennis Brown, Former Defensive End San Francisco 49ers
Akili Calhoun, Former Defensive Tackle for the Oakland Raiders
Format:
The event will feature brief remarks from the Congressman and NFL Players, followed a Q&A session with the Congressman, players, and attendees.
This event is open to the public, press, and photographers.
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