1. Concussion Superstars
Nora Fotuhi

2. What Is “Concussion Superstars”?
A non-profit organization dedicated to decreasing the number of concussions in children in Northern Virginia
Based on information and recommendations from Center of Disease Control (CDC)
Founded by Nora Fotuhi- A 6th Grade Student at Spring Hill Elementary School in McLean, Virginia

3. What Made Me Do This?
Main reason: Father, Dr. Majid Fotuhi, is a neurologist with expertise in concussion treatment
My dream job is to be a neurologist and help people with brain injuries
Feel passionate about educating other kids how to prevent concussions

4. What Made Me Do This? Second Reason: GABY
My close friend, fell off her horse and got a concussion
Was not wearing a helmet
Had headaches for a long time
Could not sleep at night
Had mood swings
Unable to focus in school
Could have been prevented

5. Can Concussions be Prevented?
OF COURSE THEY CAN
Center for Disease Control had guidelines of how concussions can be prevented in each sport

6. Examples- Soccer
1 in 3 concussions among girls happens during heading the ball. So, limit heading the ball for kids under 13
Avoid Collisions (Make it illegal)
No hitting another player in the head

7. Example: Football
⅔ of the concussions in high school football happen when the players tackle each other
So avoid hitting another player in the head
Enforce sportsmanship
Always wear helmets

8. Example: Basketball
⅔ of the concussions among boys in basketball are from contact with another player
So make hitting another athlete
in the head illegal

9. What Are My Goals & Objectives?
Educate at least 2,000 children in Fairfax County in one year
Reduce the number of concussions by 10% among these children
Provide hope for those who already have had a concussion

10. How Will I Accomplish Goal #1?
Prepare pamphlets
Put together a website (concussionsuperstars.org)
Prepare and hang posters around local schools
Place informational ads in Cooper newsletter
Organize a one-week summer camp and several bake sales after my soccer games
Invite professional speakers (Inova)
Work with Brain Injury Services of Virginia

11. How Will I Accomplish Goal #2?
Provide referees and parents at our local games with my and CDC pamphlets about safety rules
Encourage athletes with a concussion to report symptoms and leave the game
Ask teammates to treat them as
“concussion superstars”

12. How Will I Accomplish Goal #3?
Make a pamphlet about all treatment centers in Northern Virginia, put them on my website
Work with my father and BIS (Brain Injury Services) to make a pamphlet about treatment options

13. How Much Funding Do I Need For This Project?
Print Materials- $2,572
Furniture- $275
Food- $274
Speaker- $300
Non Profit Organization 501-C Registration and Fees- $1,000
Unplanned Expenses (website)- $2,000

14. TOTAL MONEY NEEDED
$6,421.00

15. Thank You