One Hit Away Foundation Dedicated to Brain Healing and Brain Health For Sports Related Concussions Summer 2019 Newsletter

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As One Hit Away Foundation starts its 6 th year, we have  Six Promises to OHA recipients and to our generous supporters. OHA will work with affected athletes of all ages and sports. We will utilize donations and grants to maintain our mission in providing financial and brain healing resources (upon need) to affected athletes for brain healing and brain health resulting from sports related concussions. We will provide timely brain healing / brain health education and support through our National Ambassadors and the Bay Area (YSOP)Youth Sports Outreach programs. We will always work with the recipients' supporting staff (doctors, trainers, parents, families, schools, etc) through their customized brain healing protocols. We will provide timely brain healing / health information to our supporters, followers and recipients through our website, newsletters, fundraiser events, and social media. We will partner with other brain healing/brain health organizations (non-profit and profit) for the purpose of achieving the best options for athletes affected by this "invisible injury."

One Hit Away's National Ambassador Program One Hit Away Ambassadors from across the country have reached over 850 high school and college athletes, coaches and staff.  During the Fall of 2018 we launched the OHA Ambassador program that seeks high school and college aged all-star volunteers that lead OHA's outreach efforts on their campuses! Click the attached Newsletter from an OHA Ambassador attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA . Printed for her fellow students in the "Student Athlete Newsletter." ​ ​ When you become an OHA Ambassador you will receive the following: ​The opportunity to join the ranks of an awesome group of young athletes and leaders from across the country. In depth training on OHA's programs and on sports related concussions, sub-concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Education on leading edge brain healing modalities to help support current brain healing and future brain health. Leadership development skills including practical and supportive ways to talk to other young athletes about these important issues. OHA information and swag including lip balms, shirts, hats and a small stipend to put toward hosting OHA info meetings.

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Become an " Admit One Member " with One Hit Away Foundation. Monthly, make a big difference in the Brain Healing Journey for a OHA recipient. Now, every month One Hit Away’s recipients are able to get your support for services and treatments that they need for their brain healing journey. The best part, other than making a difference in someone’s life, is that every dollar and cent goes directly to the recipients and you get the monthly satisfaction of knowing you are supporting an athlete in getting their life back. It goes a long way if you can help with $10, $25, $50, $100 , etc a month!

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The Admit One Club Launch

Free Concussion Baseline Testing! Thank you to Palo Alto University for this offer for all active children from 8-16 yrs. old in the San Francisco Bay Area! Questions about the Study and the Testing What is baseline cognitive testing - neuropsychological assessment? T he Palo Alto University Sports Concussion Program, led by Drs. Rayna Hirst and Amie Haas is offering FREE baseline cognitive testing, normally valued at $1500-$3000, to children in participating athletic programs. Parents receive a clinical report of their child’s performance by a licensed psychologist for their records. Participants may be re-tested if they get a concussion to determine the effect of the concussion and help make return-to-play decisions. Please email them at  pausportstudy@paloaltou.edu  if you are interested in having your child participate. Please pass along this valuable resource!

Exciting Recognition Synergy!  BioDirection Inc. just added One Hit Away Foundation as part of their "Concussion Education Center." One Hit Away applauds  BioDirection,Inc for their development of Concussion Recognition Technology. Their first product the TBITSystem, can detect and measure very low concentrations of “biomarker” proteins released from the brain after a concussion. As concussions are confirmed with clarity for athletes and everyone else involved, then those affected will have more evidence that a proper brain healing treatment plan needs to be put into place. Since this is an invisible injury, we need to make it visible and that’s what BioDirection Inc is doing.  To learn more:  http://www.biodirection.com/education-center

Recent Must Read Articles on Sports Related Concussions Connections Between Concussions and Suicide Functional Neurology - Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover Concussion Awareness Beginning Women's Cycling and Concussions NHL Eric Lindros Speaks Out

Kick-Off One Hit Away's 6th Year With a  Valuable Contribution! Join our work to enhance the power of disruptive innovation for Brain Healing treatments sports-related concussions, multiple sub-concussions and or post-concussion syndrome. Do remember that these safe and effective treatments are not usually covered in traditional health insurance plans. Your  generous donations and support allow One HIt Away to provide resources and continue to be the blood for this body of vital work.

Testimonial From a OHA Recipient

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A team's medical trainer recently asked.…What are the steps OHA takes when a potential recipient contacts OHA for help?  These are the steps involved with the One Hit Away on-boarding and healing process... o    Listen and dialogue with the individual (recipient) about their situation. o  Have the individual complete the One Hit Away Health & Wellness Assessment. o  Refer recipient to Nutrition segment o f OneHitAway website. o   Individual has an evaluation exam with a qualified medical practitioner. o    A brain healing plan for recipient is set into place with a medical professional and a specific healing modality or a combination is determined for use. o The recipient starts with customized plan. o  If needed, OHA provides monetary resources to initiate and or complete plan. o  OHA supports, monitors and encourages recipient during the active healing plan. o  Re-evaluate progress of healing with medical professional and recipient. o  Congratulate recipient for their disciplined work during this healing journey. o  One Hit Away follows up with recipient quarterly to encourage future brain healthy living.  Note: Complications and symptoms resulting from sports-related brain injuries are like human finger prints...they are all different and thus do require customized plans.

National Geographic "Your brain and 100 things you never knew" Here are a few... A 5th of your blood is devoted to supplying your brain. The human brain contains approx 90 billion neurons...creating over a trillion connections. Reflex responses like a knee jerk, come from the spinal cord not the brain. Dreams of being chased occur in 80% of the population. Emotions help memories form and stick. Exposure to oxytocin increases the level of trust people have for each other. Men are more likely than women to hide symptoms of depression. Charitable actions increase levels of happiness :)

One Hit Away Foundation is a designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is self-sustaining, depending solely on donations for funding its mission. All proceeds raised go directly to providing education, support and resources for those in need of brain healing and brain health as a result of sports-related brain injuries.   Thank You One Hit Away Understands Your Brain Can Change Your Game

Jill, Darren & Brett CdeBaca www.onehitaway.org 650-954-0933 A designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization STAY CONNECTED

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PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this newsletter is or may be construed as medical advice of any kind as explained in the Medical Disclaimer section of One Hit Away Foundation's website at  www.onehitaway.org/legal/medical_disclaimer to which we direct you. We are not doctors, therapists, or healthcare providers. We act only as a source of information that you may choose to use in seeking actual heath care services from licensed health care providers.©