Concussion Superstars: Preventing Brain Injuries in Children
Concussion Superstars
Nora Fotuhi
What Is “Concussion Superstars”?
A non-profit organization dedicated to decreasing the
number of concussions in children in Northern Virginia
Based on information and recommendations from Center
of Disease Control (CDC)
Founded by Nora Fotuhi- A 6th Grade Student at Spring
Hill Elementary School in McLean, Virginia
What Made Me Do This?
Main reason: Father, Dr. Majid Fotuhi, is a neurologist
with expertise in concussion treatment
My dream job is to be a neurologist and help people with
brain injuries
Feel passionate about educating other kids how to
prevent concussions
What Made Me Do This?
Second Reason: GABY
My close friend, fell off her horse and got a concussion
Was
not
wearing a helmet
Had headaches for a long time
Could not sleep at night
Had mood swings
Unable to focus in school
Could have been prevented
https://www.pinterest.com/KalinBanner/horse-girl-
problems/?lp=true
Can Concussions be Prevented?
OF COURSE THEY CAN
Center for Disease Control had guidelines of how
concussions can be prevented in each sport
Examples- Soccer
1 in 3 concussions among girls happens during heading
the ball. So, limit heading the ball for kids under 13
Avoid Collisions (Make it illegal)
No hitting another player in the head
http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/the-pulse/88434-heads-up-
new-rules-ban-young-soccer-players-from-heading-the-ball-
Example: Football
⅔ of the concussions in high school football happen when
the players tackle each other
So avoid hitting another player in the head
Enforce sportsmanship
Always wear helmets
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/03/youth-football-concussions_n_6606554.html
Example: Basketball
⅔ of the concussions among boys in basketball are from
contact with another player
So make hitting another athlete
in the head illegal
What Are My Goals & Objectives?
Goals-
1.
Educate at least 2,000 children in Fairfax County in
one year
2.
Reduce the number of concussions by 10% among
these children
3.
Provide hope for those who already have had a
concussion
How Will I Accomplish Goal #1?
Prepare pamphlets
Put together a website (concussionsuperstars.org)
Prepare and hang posters around local schools
Place informational ads in Cooper newsletter
Organize a one-week summer camp and several
bake sales after my soccer games
Invite professional speakers (Inova)
Work with Brain Injury Services of Virginia
How Will I Accomplish Goal #2?
Provide referees and parents at our local games with my
and CDC pamphlets about safety rules
Encourage athletes with a concussion to report
symptoms and leave the game
Ask teammates to treat them as
“concussion superstars”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/09/16/ref-ed-hochuli-pulls-bills-qb-tyrod-taylor-off-the-field-
for-suspected-concussion/?utm_term=.430aa6b69b53
How Will I Accomplish Goal #3?
Make a pamphlet about all treatment centers in Northern
Virginia, put them on my website
Work with my father and BIS (Brain Injury Services) to
make a pamphlet about treatment options
How Much Funding Do I Need For This Project?
Print Materials- $2,572
Furniture- $275
Food- $274
Speaker- $300
Non Profit Organization 501-C Registration and Fees- $1,000
Unplanned Expenses (website)- $2,000
TOTAL MONEY NEEDED
$6,421.00
Thank
You
Concussion Superstars, a non-profit founded by Nora Fotuhi, aims to reduce concussions in children in Northern Virginia. Inspired by her father, a neurologist, Nora educates kids on concussion prevention. With a focus on sports like soccer, football, and basketball, the organization provides guidelines and examples to promote safe play and reduce head injuries among young athletes.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Concussion Superstars Nora Fotuhi
What Is Concussion Superstars? A non-profit organization dedicated to decreasing the number of concussions in children in Northern Virginia Based on information and recommendations from Center of Disease Control (CDC) Founded by Nora Fotuhi- A 6th Grade Student at Spring Hill Elementary School in McLean, Virginia
What Made Me Do This? Main reason: Father, Dr. Majid Fotuhi, is a neurologist with expertise in concussion treatment My dream job is to be a neurologist and help people with brain injuries Feel passionate about educating other kids how to prevent concussions
What Made Me Do This? Second Reason: GABY My close friend, fell off her horse and got a concussion Was not wearing a helmet Had headaches for a long time Could not sleep at night Had mood swings https://www.pinterest.com/KalinBanner/horse-girl- problems/?lp=true Unable to focus in school
Can Concussions be Prevented? OF COURSE THEY CAN Center for Disease Control had guidelines of how concussions can be prevented in each sport
Examples- Soccer 1 in 3 concussions among girls happens during heading the ball. So, limit heading the ball for kids under 13 Avoid Collisions (Make it illegal) No hitting another player in the head http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/the-pulse/88434-heads-up- new-rules-ban-young-soccer-players-from-heading-the-ball-
Example: Football of the concussions in high school football happen when the players tackle each other So avoid hitting another player in the head Enforce sportsmanship Always wear helmets http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/03/youth-football-concussions_n_6606554.html
Example: Basketball of the concussions among boys in basketball are from contact with another player So make hitting another athlete in the head illegal
What Are My Goals & Objectives? Goals- 1. Educate at least 2,000 children in Fairfax County in one year 2. Reduce the number of concussions by 10% among these children 3. Provide hope for those who already have had a concussion
How Will I Accomplish Goal #1? Prepare pamphlets Put together a website (concussionsuperstars.org) Prepare and hang posters around local schools Place informational ads in Cooper newsletter Organize a one-week summer camp and several bake sales after my soccer games Invite professional speakers (Inova) Work with Brain Injury Services of Virginia
How Will I Accomplish Goal #2? Provide referees and parents at our local games with my and CDC pamphlets about safety rules Encourage athletes with a concussion to report symptoms and leave the game Ask teammates to treat them as concussion superstars https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/09/16/ref-ed-hochuli-pulls-bills-qb-tyrod-taylor-off-the-field- for-suspected-concussion/?utm_term=.430aa6b69b53
How Will I Accomplish Goal #3? Make a pamphlet about all treatment centers in Northern Virginia, put them on my website Work with my father and BIS (Brain Injury Services) to make a pamphlet about treatment options
How Much Funding Do I Need For This Project? Print Materials- $2,572 Furniture- $275 Food- $274 Speaker- $300 Non Profit Organization 501-C Registration and Fees- $1,000 Unplanned Expenses (website)- $2,000
TOTAL MONEY NEEDED $6,421.00
Thank You
