WHEREAS, sport and recreation are vital to the health, wellness, and development of youth in Newfoundland and Labrador. Participation in these activities also comes with some level of risk;
WHEREAS, concussion is a significant issue in Newfoundland and Labrador. Young people are over represented in sport and recreation-related concussions.
WHEREAS, Concussion Awareness Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness and seeking solutions to prevent, recognize, and manage sport and recreation-related concussion in Newfoundland and Labrador. Everyone has a role to play in creating change amongst their peers, in their sport organization and in their communities;
THEREFORE, We, the Newfoundland and Labrador Rugby Union, do hereby proclaim September 26 to October 2, 2021 as Concussion Awareness Week.
