Ty Pozzobon Foundation

1. To advance education of the nature of concussions and the importance of prevention including what concussions are how concussions occur how to recognize signs and symptoms of concussion and best practices for care and management once concussion occurs. 2. To promote health and safety by: a) establishing and implementing clinical care pathways to diagnosing and managing concussions including tracking those diagnosed with concussion and sharing information among health care professionals to increase the likelihood of a successful return to normal activities; b) establishing and implementing concussion protocols policies guidelines and action plans which will promote proper safety care and procedures for individuals participating in the sport of rodeo with an emphasis on bull riding; c) facilitating and promoting access for bull riders to health and sports medicine professionals and services including baseline evaluations and assessments post-concussion clinical services and monitored return to play programs; d) funding scientific research carried on by qualified candidates in the area of concussions and other brain related injuries associated with sports in Canada particularly bull riding 3. To promote health and well-being including overall mental health awareness by providing individuals participating in the sport of rodeo with access to counseling health and medical related information and resources support programs and medical services.