KID’S BRAINS MATTER
The Mac Parkman Foundation for Adolescent Concussive Trauma was created to honor our son and brother, Mac Parkman who took his life after struggling with mental illness because of extensive exposure to concussive and subconcussive trauma from sports activities.
Uncover the hidden dangers of excessive repetitive impacts and extended contact sports seasons on children’s brain health. Understand how subconcussive impacts can lead to long-term physiological changes.
Watch our PSA by American Airlines to gain insights and protect your child’s future.
Our Mission
The Mac Parkman Foundation is committed to raising awareness, advancing research, and supporting individuals affected by Repeated Head Impacts (RHI) and Repeated Blast Exposure (RBE).
We aim to safeguard the brain health of children, athletes, and veterans by promoting education, early diagnosis, and innovative treatments to mitigate the long-term effects of subconcussive trauma.
Through advocacy and community engagement, we strive to create a safer environment in sports and military service, ensuring a healthier future for all.
From the Blog
Millions of parents permit their kids to participate in sports encouraging their kids to be active and healthy. However, over the years, these sports that were historically played during one season a year have evolved to elongated periods through multiple private and public programs available to child athletes issues. In our blog we will address some of these issues.
My 2 Year Old Promise to Mac
TES CAN be Diagnosed
How much PROOF do we need to stop kids from playing contact sports?
Let’s just call it what it is….Brain Damage
Damn, I’m hanging up my rugby boots…for Mac.
Concussions, concussions, concussions everywhere, what about the real danger, subconcussions?
Attention all Zombies: We need Brain Donations for CTE/TES research!
IT’S TIME TO REDEFINE CTE
NFL’s New Concussion Protocols Admit to Significant Neurological Damage
CTE is not an Adult Disease
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