Personal Stories

Hello, my name is Jamil Kassam. I am
23 years old and I suffered 3 concussions
during my time wrestling in High School.
My injuries in sports led me to pursue my
Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Click here to read my story.
Hello, my name is Emily Woo. I was a
competitive soccer player who continued
my athletic career at a DII school despite
sustaining 4 concussions. I hope that sharing my
experience about how my concussions have
impacted my day to day life can help someone
else who is going through something similar.
Click here to read my story.
Hello, my name is Madeleine. At UCSB, I sustained a major TBI
while riding my bike back from class. I learned from my experience
that wearing a helmet, and being smart about how you ride can
save your life! It is really important to listen to your body when it’s
hurt and take time and care to recover. Click the link to read my story.