Zeke | Oakdale, PA
An in-line hockey accident resulted in a concussion for Zeke. During his treatment, a preexisting issue with his eyesight was discovered. He’s now recovered from his concussion and has improved vision.
Idris | Pittsburgh, PA
While playing defense on his high school’s football team, Idris was hit twice, and sustained a concussion. Worried he’d never play football again, he sought treatment at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
Charlie | New York, NY
A sled riding accident in early 2017 left 12-year-old Charlie battling his third concussion. Learn how he traveled from New York to UPMC for treatment.
Eli | Port Allegheny, PA
A snowball fight left Eli with a concussion that made him unable to finish the basketball season. The UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program helped him recover.
Max | Belton, TX
When two concussions benched Max, his dreams of playing professional baseball dwindled, until he met Dr. Collins and had a shot at the major leagues once again.
Brandon | McKees Rocks, PA
Now recovered from his own concussion, Brandon, a gym teacher, says he can better help and understand his students who go through the same thing.
Jeff | New York, NY
While preparing for a Broadway show, Jeff had a serious fall that resulted in a concussion. His care at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program enabled him to recover so the show could go on.
Video: Chelsea Shares Her Concussion Story
Watch Chelsea explain her journey to recovery after sustaining a concussion during a soccer game.
Emily | Charlotte, NC
Only 10 years old, Emily was facing severe depression brought on by her concussion. That’s when a mutual friend introduced her to Dale Earnhardt Jr., who recommended she go to the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
Steve | Belleville, Ontario
Two years after Steve got concussed, he was still experiencing extreme mental fogginess and crying at unexplained times. He sought help at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.