Changing the Conversation Around Concussion in Sport
Concussion is a brain injury, yet it is still too often dismissed as a minor knock or something to simply shake off.
This October, SameYou is using the power of sport to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions and encourage more open conversations about concussion and its potential impact.
As part of our campaign, we've launched a collection of merchandise to help raise awareness and support our work to improve recovery after brain injury and stroke.
More than just a knock
Sport has an incredible ability to bring people together, build confidence and create communities. But when concussion happens, it needs to be recognised and taken seriously.
Concussion can occur at every level of sport, from grassroots clubs to professional competition. While many people recover well, others experience symptoms that persist, affecting their physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing.
At SameYou, we know that the effects of brain injury aren't always visible. Fatigue, memory difficulties, changes in concentration and emotional challenges can all affect everyday life, even when someone appears to be doing well.
That's why we want to help change the conversation around concussion, encouraging greater understanding of what a brain injury is and why appropriate care and recovery support matter.
Help us raise awareness
As part of our concussion campaign, we've launched a collection of merchandise in collaboration with AFTA Studios to help raise awareness and encourage conversations about brain injury.
By purchasing from the collection, you'll be helping to support SameYou's work to improve access to rehabilitation and long-term recovery support for brain injury and stroke survivors.
Changing attitudes. Improving recovery.
Founded by Emilia Clarke MBE and Jenny Clarke MBE, SameYou works to bridge the gap between hospital discharge and long-term recovery for people affected by brain injury and stroke.
We believe that concussion deserves the same recognition and understanding as other forms of brain injury, and that nobody should feel pressured to dismiss their symptoms or rush their recovery.
Together, we can help challenge misconceptions, raise awareness and encourage a better understanding of concussion and its potential impact.
Concussion is a brain injury. It's time we treated it like one.