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Governor Scott Celebrates State’s New Concussion Protections at Miami Project
Recognizing the contributions of UM’s concussion experts and a high school soccer player lucky enough to be one of their patients, Governor Rick Scott visited The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis last week to officially sign into law a bill designed to safeguard...
High school athlete turns injury into crusade for better treatment of concussion injuries around state
Sunday, August 05, 2012 by Hal Habib David Goldstein, shown speaking in Tallahassee, has fought to make it illegal for virtually any high school or youth league in Florida to allow a child to return to practice or play if he's suspected of suffering a traumatic brain...
Blog Update – Success!
The Youth Concussion Legislation has officially been signed into law by Florida Governor Rick Scott! The dream of spreading youth concussion education and management has now officially become a reality! All obstacles have been overcome, and everyone involved in...
Blog Update
WE DID IT!!! After a year and a half of hard work and perseverance, the Youth Concussion Legislation unanimously passed through the Florida Senate and House of Representatives! All Florida youth athletes will now be better protected from concussions. Thank you so much...
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My trip to Tallahassee was a successful one. The press conference at which I spoke on behalf of the NFL's effort to promote youth concussion awareness featured several important speakers: Senator Flores, Representative Renuart, former NFL star and current Vice...
NFL Press Conference Speech
Good morning. Thank you for coming to listen to my fellow speakers and me. My name is David Goldstein and I am an eleventh grader from Miami who has suffered three concussions playing soccer. I personally have endured the damaging effects of brain injury. I am...
Senate Bill 256
Florida Senate - 2012 SB 256 By Senator Flores 38-00159-12 2012256__ 1 A bill to be entitled 2 An act relating to youth and student athletes; 3 amending s. 943.0438, F.S.; requiring independent 4 sanctioning authorities to adopt policies to inform 5 certain officials,...
House Bill 291
FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HB 291 2012 1 A bill to be entitled 2 An act relating to youth athletes; amending ss. 3 943.0438 and 1006.20, F.S.; requiring an independent 4 sanctioning authority for youth athletic teams and the 5 Florida High School Athletic...
Health Regulation Committee Testimony Speech
Thank you Chairman Garcia and fellow members of the Health Regulation Committee. I am here today to urge you to pass Senate Bill 256 unamended, for it is a cost-free bill that will protect the youth athletes of Florida from brain injury. My name is David Goldstein and...
Mind Your Brain…Because it matters – Brainwaves Spring 2011
BIAF's new statewide public awareness initiative, "Mind Your Brain...Because it Matters," raises public awareness about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the need for more access and support of prevention, early intervention and treatment efforts. (From left to right...
Countywide Concussion Care Update – Ransom Everglades Dell & Cannon April, 2011
Over $35,000 has been raised to help prevent concussions in high school athletics since the beginning of the school year... ImPACT Testing Update PDF
Make an ImPACT – Ransom Everglades Yearbook 2010-2011
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Brain Injury Awareness Day in Tallahassee – Press Release and photos
Brain Injury Association of Florida Launches “Mind Your Brain Campaign”More Access & Support Sought for Traumatic Brain Injury SurvivorsNew Resource Center, Sports Concussion Legislation Highlighted TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida’s 100,000 annual survivors of Traumatic...
Ransom Everglades is a Leader in Sports Safety | Ransom Everglades Alumni Log – Fall/Winter
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ImPACT Assembly Speech | The Dell & Cannon – October 2010
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Ransom Everglades Assembly – September 2010