America’s Concussion Crisis

America’s favorite sport has a serious problem. Many NFL stars like Troy Aikman and Steve Young have had their careers cut short by head injuries. But the true danger of concussions lies in youth sports, where children die every year, and many more are impaired for life. Chris Nowinski, a former WWE Superstar whose own career was ended by a severe head injury joins Ric to discuss the danger of concussions at all levels of sports. Plus - how we can make dreams come true for Senior Citizens.

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Head Games Christopher Nowinski was a college football star and a WWE Wrestling Superstar. But his career was cut short by concussions. In his book Head Games Footballs Concussion Crisis, Chris talks about head injuries that are often misdiagnosed at all levels of sports, from Pee-Wees to the pro level.
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The Twilight Wish Foundation Rics guest is Cassy Forkin, Executive Director of the Twilight Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to honor senior citizens by granting wishes and organizing special events to show them that younger generations have not forgotten them and their contributions throughout their life.
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Christopher Nowinski Chris Nowinski is best known as a former professional wrestler with World Wrestling Entertainment. He debuted on WWE's flagship program Monday Night RAW in 2002, when he was named "Newcomer of the Year" by RAW Magazine, and was the youngest male Hardcore Champion in WWE history before his career was interrupted, and likely ended, in 2003 by multiple concussions. He now serves as the political correspondent for the WWE's award-winning Smackdown Your Vote! Campaign, an effort to encourage Americans ages 18-30 to register and vote. Chris was a three-year letterman and two-year starter at defensive tackle for the Harvard University football team, where he graduated cum laude with a degree in sociology in 2000. Chris’ work in the field of concussion research and advocacy has made him a sought-after voice for awareness. Chris now serves as President of the Sports Legacy Institute, dedicated to furthering sports-related brain injury research and awareness, and improving the safety of contact and collision sports. Chris is also a consultant with Trinity Partners in Waltham, MA, where he specializes in commercial strategy and licensing and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. He lives in Boston. Click Here to Visit His Website

Cassy Forkin Cassy Forkin is the founder and current executive director of the Twilight Wish Foundation, a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve and celebrate the lives of senior citizens. Founded in 2003, the Foundation’s main focus is to grant seniors’ wishes that range from a simple trip to the zoo to a cruise in the Bahamas. The foundation continues to “bring smiles and joy to elders by giving them the unexpected thank you.” The Twilight Wish Foundation