highlighting Invisible injuries
Concussion Advocate
Dr. Brooke has been a concussion advocate since March of 2014 after a kick in the head changed her life. See some of the decade long impactful change she has made through Lessen the Impact Organization!
How did Brooke get a concussion?
While in her mandatory gym class, she was picking up a ball a classmate kicked her in the left side of her face, knocking her unconscious and creating new challenges to overcome.
Why advocate for brain injuries?
Concussions are invisible, but their effects are not. By advocating for brain injuries and encouraging individuals to take injuries seriously, we can lessen the impact of concussions across the game fields, classrooms, workplace and nation.
What is Lessen the Impact Org?
It is a volunteer program to increase concussion awareness through education, support of research initiatives and charitable programs, while giving hope to those affected by mild traumatic brain injury.
Lessen the Impact’s vision is that one day the signs and symptoms of concussion will be well known, leaving no concussion victim undiagnosed, untreated or unsupported.
How can I become involved?
Reach out through the Lessen the Impact website to become an ambassador or to join in on our upcoming events!
Can I book Dr. Brooke for a school presentation?
Yes, of course. Click here to book Dr. Brooke for your next work function, support group, school program or cooperate opportunity.
Meet Lessen the Impact’s Founder:
Dr. Brooke Mills
Want to join the conversation?
Need some more information or a support group? Join our National Concussion Awareness Day FB group.
National Concussion Awareness Day Est. 2016
Dr. Brooke founded National Concussion Awareness Day in 2016, recognized annually on the third Friday of September to bring awareness to this invisible injury.
The mission of NCAD is to start a conversation to increase concussion awareness nationally, raise funds for brain injury charitable organizations and show support for those suffering though social media, community events and press coverage of National Concussion Awareness Day.
Our vision is that those suffering the effects of mild traumatic brain injuries feel supported by their community and feel empowered to share their story, connect with one another and act to raise global consciousness of the concussion epidemic.
