STOP CONCUSSIONS
Stop Concussions and the Canadian / American Spinal Research Organization Shoot for a Cure
GOULET AND MUNRO AT THE OPENING FACEOFF OF THE STOP CINCUSSIONS TOUR OF AUSTRALIA
There is a lot more to Kerry Goulet and his fundraising talents than just concussion prevention. The Winnipegger who joined with NHL hockey star Keith Primeau to create the Stop Concussions Foundation has now joined forces with Barry Munro of the Canadian / American Spinal Research Organization to bring the world Shoot for a Cure. It’ s time to increase awareness and assist in the prevention and cure of all neuro-trauma injuries
By Johnston Hall Photos Courtesy of Shoot for a Cure
It’ s stories like these that have motivated Co-chairs, Barry Munro and Kerry Goulet to get to work: In 2001, Travis Zorrilla was on a breakaway in the third period of a high school hockey game when he tripped over the goalie’ s pad attempting to get a rebound and went head first into the boards. He lay on the ice for about 40 minutes and later discovered he had suffered a C3, C4 and C5 Cervical break in his neck. He spent six months in a rehab facility learning how to adapt to the change to his body. When Travis thinks of a cure, walking is not the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, walking would actually be lower on the list. The restoration of bowel, bladder and sexual functions would greatly improve his quality of life. Travis talks about
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