Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada

Ken Dryden understood that protecting the brain health of Canadian military women and men is our duty. He was the keynote speaker at Project Enlist Canada’s inaugural event. This was the catalyst for our current work with Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes. Thanks in part to his leadership, Canada is now positioned to become a global leader in addressing brain injuries in the military. That will be part of his enduring legacy. If you or someone you care about is a Veteran or military member living with the effects of mental health challenges, PTSD, and brain injuries, support is available at: clfsupportline.ca For civilians: clfhelpline.ca #BrainHealth #MentalHealthSupport #Veterans #Leadership #Legacy

We have a moral obligation to protect those who’ve protected us. Across Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, highly capable service members are suddenly struggling with memory loss, mood changes, and isolation. These symptoms are often rooted in undiagnosed brain trauma. These invisible wounds isolate them from their families, communities, and ultimately themselves. Canada is taking a leadership role in this crisis. Veterans Affairs Canada / Anciens Combattants Canada has changed its Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) claims policy. This is a vital step toward recognizing and treating invisible injuries. Today, the Ministry of Defence's lead on TBI in the United Kingdom acknowledged that repeated exposure to blasts generated by some army weapons can injure the brain. You can view the story here: https://lnkd.in/eQY_Xv4g We believe no Veteran should walk this road alone. If you or someone you support is facing mental health challenges, PTSD, or brain injury, help is available. If you’re a Veteran, or support one, and are dealing with PTSD, brain injury, or other mental health challenges, please use the link below to connect with our Support Line. The right help can make all the difference. CLFsupportline.ca #ItsNotJustCombat #VeteranMentalHealth #ProjectEnlist #CLFCanada #Veterans

Canadian Veteran Michael Terry, CD is our Director of Military Engagement for Project Enlist Canada™. I have worked alongside many determined people. Mike is as tough and resilient as they come. He has faced his own battles with PTSD, brain injuries and mental health. He does not hide them. He uses them to help others feel less alone. He is a father who shows up for his family every day. The Century Challenge is his initiative. We are challenging you to walk 100 kilometers with Mike and now more than 100 other Veterans, one step at a time. Join our Operation Brain Health™ TeamUpWalk Strava Club here: https://lnkd.in/gab9SJV5 Thank you, Mike, for your leadership. It is a pleasure to work with you. #projectenlist #operationbrainhealth #veterans #healingjourney #leadership

Brain health is not just policy, it’s a public health mission. As we conclude Brain Injury Awareness Month, Ontario is leading the world in research that can result in the first in-life diagnosis of CTE. In a historic leap forward for brain health research, this PET scan study marks a major step toward diagnosing CTE in the living, something that’s never been possible before. Here’s the published study: https://lnkd.in/eDybBt9Z. By partnering with leaders like CAMH, Dr. Neil Vasdev, Minister Neil Lumsden, Dr. Carmela Tartaglia, Dr. Isabelle Boileau and Ontario Sport | Sport Ontario we are protecting athletes and building a safer future. If you're a Veteran, athlete, or an advocate of our work, please support our ongoing mission. Whether you are experiencing symptoms or not, join our research registry and pledge to donate your brain here: pledgemybrain.ca #BrainHealth #Concussions #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #BIAM2025

It was an absolute pleasure to be here in London with my good friend Bob Psaradellis, attending an event hosted by our sister chapter, Concussion Legacy Foundation UK. Together, we’ve lost too many former university teammates to the long-term consequences of brain injury. That’s why at Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, we’re accelerating the prevention, study, and treatment of brain injuries, and their link to mental illness, PTSD, and neurodegenerative disease. This event brings together sport and purpose: a private lunch with England Rugby legend Lewis Moody MBE, followed by a fireside chat on the future of sport and concussion awareness. This conversation, led by journalist Sam Peters, couldn’t be more timely. I thank Nick Palmer, Chris Campbell, Gareth Phillips, and everyone who attended for your support, as it fuels our fight for brain health across the UK, Canada, and beyond. If you, or someone you know, is dealing with brain injuries and associated mental health challenges, the CLFC HelpLine is here to help connect you with support and trusted resources in Canada, the UK, and the US: Visit 👉 CLFHelpLine.org #concussionawareness #brainhealth #clfuk #clfc #mentalhealth #neurodegeneration #prevention #ptsd #sportsandscience

👏 Congratulations to our incredible partners in the Concussion Legacy Foundation in the US, Concussion Legacy Foundation UK, and Concussion Legacy Foundation Australia! Together, we’ve now responded to over 8,000 HelpLine inquiries, connecting individuals facing brain injuries, mental health challenges, and substance use issues with trusted, life-changing support in their communities. This milestone is a reminder: you are not alone. Whether you’re a Veteran, athlete, caregiver, or anyone affected — the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada HelpLine is here to guide you to the best resources available. 🧠 Need help or know someone who does? Visit 👉 CLFHelpLine.org #BrainHealth #MentalHealthSupport #ProjectEnlist #ConcussionAwareness #CLFCanada #YouAreNotAlone #CLFHelpLine