This Concussion Awareness Day, take the #MelonPledge
September 15 is National Concussion Awareness Day, and we’re encouraging people to join the cause by taking the #MelonPledge and becoming a Concussion Awareness Now Champion!
Concussion Awareness Now is a coalition of advocacy groups, founded by the Brain Injury Association of America and Abbott, to raise awareness about the seriousness of concussions and the importance of getting them checked.
What’s the #MelonPledge?
Half of people who suspect they have a concussion never get it checked, which can lead to ongoing health challenges. Unlike broken bones, concussions are invisible, so it’s even more important to keep an eye out for ourselves and each other. We’re asking people to help spread the word by taking the #MelonPledge. Taking the pledge involves just two simple steps:
Step One: Commit to caring for yourself and others by not ignoring signs of a concussion. Remember: Don’t mess with your melon. If you hit it, get it checked.
Step Two: Share your commitment on social media to spread the word.
As prominent voices in the brain injury and concussion space, we’re promoting the #MelonPledge with our audience, and we hope you’ll share it with your friends and families. One way to show support for the #MelonPledge is by sharing pictures of yourself and the people you care about with the Melon Filter.
Who are the Concussion Awareness Now Champions?
People who are interested in supporting the cause further can sign up to be Concussion Awareness Now Champions. You’ll get updates from the coalition as new resources and tools are developed. You’ll also get a Concussion Awareness Now profile frame to add to your Facebook or Instagram page!
Concussion Awareness Now has updated its Resources page with free resources to help you spread the word, including social media templates, printable flyers, infographics, and a toolkit.
Learn more by visiting ConcussionAwarenessNow.org and by following the coalition on Facebook and Instagram.