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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

What do these men have in common? They had professional rugby careers. They experienced concussions playing the sport they love. They now have neurological symptoms / diagnoses of early onset dementia &/or probable CTE. #ProtectThePlayers #BePartOfTheSolution

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@Head4Change

6 months

Alix Popham, one of our original co-founders, released the news today that he has been the first person in the world to undergo an experimental treatment for CTE. He has reported early signs of improvement in his symptoms. This treatment has undergone a randomized control trial

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@Head4Change

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@Head4Change

2 years

All of us at @Head4Change want to commend @RyanJonesOnline for his brave decision to share this news. We are here to support him and his family in any way we can. #BePartOfTheSolution

‘My world is falling apart’: Former Lion Ryan Jones reveals dementia diagnosis aged 41

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has revealed his fears for the future after being diagnosed with early onset dementia aged 41

www.theguardian.com

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@Head4Change

1 year

These men played rugby professionally. They experienced concussions & traumatic brain injuries playing the sport they love. They now have neurological symptoms & have diagnoses of early onset dementia & probable CTE. They are 4 of many. @MLipman80 @AlixPopham @Ste_Ward

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@Head4Change

2 years

The legend that is Matt Dwyer @mattydwyerno2 with a strong finish for Stage 4 both in cycling and entertaining - @AlixPopham massively appreciates the motivation! @melliebrampops @MesoaMen @GoZwift @LeColUK

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

7 months

Thank you to everyone for their support. We are delighted to announce everyone is safe, back on the boats and heading home… Please support this massive challenge so that an education programme in rugby can be launched in schools and grassroots. 🙏🏻🏉

The Big Rugby Swim

Two teams (Rugby Union v Rugby League players) shall swim The English Channel in a relay race with Sky Sports' extended 1 hour documentary ‘Rugby Concussion: Turning The Tide’ shown across Sky Sports...

www.justgiving.com

Progressive Rugby

@ProgressiveRug

7 months

Incredible - Team Rugby Union have swum the Channel in 13hrs 41mins‼️ Couldn’t be happier for these lads who, along with their league brethren, have done the #TheBigRugbySwim for @Head4Change to help support players suffering with neurodegenerative disease 🧠🏊🏼‍♂️ A special group.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

Let’s #BePartOfTheSolution @Zwift @mindsetdementia @ryanpjonesonline @byrney15 @kenowens1088 @no9fitness @stevegthompson @willgreenwood @delo15 @paulwallace333 @sflamont @rorylawson9 @nicojj @titidusautoir @RupertMoon @JiffyRugby @bensadventures @phildaviesrugby

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@Head4Change

2 years

This will be a difficult one to watch but important. @Tommo33s 🧠🏉

BBC Sport

@BBCSport

2 years

"I'm there talking and then suddenly I'm falling out of the conversation and it's like an out of body experience." Watch Head On: Rugby, Dementia and Me’ on Wednesday 5th October at 21:00 on BBC Two and iPlayer.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

So, what a day that was! We are so grateful to all of our riders, donors and incredible fundraisers. We have raised £30k so far!! ♥️👍 Incredible! 🙌 How much can we raise tomorrow on day 2? @AlixPopham , @jonnyspowart , @chriscracknell , @RupertMoon , @wynneevans , @5_aj , @Scabs15

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@Head4Change

3 years

He’s done it! Huge congratulations to @AlixPopham and all the other athletes who have given it their all! #HeadForChange #BePartOfTheSolution #RugbyRideChallenge powered by @GoZwift & sponsored by @mindsetdementia

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

A powerful image showing the magnitude of the problem of footballing heroes who have been affected by dementia, caused by repetitive head, impacts. @alanshearer @NormanWhiteside @teamsolan @SpennymoorTown @The_GAS_Group @WillStewNeuro @ianherbs @JWTelegraph

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

11 months

What a weekend @AlixPopham has had. An open water swim, a cycle ride & then a marathon is not for the faint hearted. We are so proud of you, Alix. Raising awareness, educating, strengthening our support, fundraising & even smiling at the end if it. Thanks for all you do.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

1 year

Good luck to @AlixPopham , @LangstonePS and all the cyclists taking part in this incredible cycling challenge tomorrow. 🚴🏻‍♂️🏉🧠⭐️ Your support is hugely appreciated:-

Head For Edinburgh Cycle Challenge 2023

Help Head For Edinburgh Cycling raise money to support Head for Change

www.justgiving.com

Alix Popham

@AlixPopham

1 year

Tomorrow we start our challenge cycling from @principalitysta to @EdinburghRugby on @Head4Edinburgh raising vital funds for @Head4Change please support if you can 🙏❤️🏉🚴🏽‍♂️🥶🧠👊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

Into the last hour. You should be feeling good! We are so grateful. Please go to: To give £3 text H4C 3 to 70085 To give £5 text H4C 5 to 70085 To give £20 text H4C 20 to 70085 #HeadForChange #RugbyRideChallenge @GoZwift @mindsetdementia

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

In just over two weeks, Dany Robson will run The London Marathon for Head for Change. As Jimmy Robson's daughter, she knows too well what it feels like to lose someone she cares about to #SportsRelatedDementia @DanyRobson1

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

1 year

Delighted that the strategy proposed by Head for Change to establish a care fund run by an independent charity to cover residential care costs for footballers with dementia, has finally been realised. This is life changing news for families🎉 @premierleague @EFL @SkySportsNews

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

Who is singing with @AlixPopham ? #HeadForChange #BePartOfTheSolution #RugbyRideChallenge powered by @Zwift & sponsored by @mindsetdementia @GeraintThomas86 @wynneevans @RupertMoon @JiffyRugby @ShaneWilliams11 @jonfoxdavies @ryanpjonesonline @tca7us @bensadventures

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

8 months

🏊🏼 2.4 mile open water swim 🚴🏻‍♂️ 112 mile technical cycle 🏃‍♂️ 26.2 mile elevated run Huge luck to @AlixPopham & truly special people joining him in @IRONMANtri tomorrow. Please support @Head4Change in education, care and support & research programmes.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

7 months

So very sad to hear of the passing of Bill Gates, husband of co-founder and former trustee of @Head4Change , @JudithMGates . We must continue to work towards making the beautiful game safer for all.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

If you would like support from an Admiral Nurse to help in the care of someone with sports related dementia as a result of football or rugby, please contact us at: hello @headforchange .org.uk With huge thanks to @DementiaUK for providing this much needed support.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

Trustee and founder Judith explains why @Head4Change was formed and how we aim to change the narrative for today's players. #ProtectThePlayers #ProtectTheGames #HeadforChange

ITV News Tyne Tees

@itvtynetees

3 years

Bill Gates retired from football aged just 30 after suffering with migraines. In 2017, he was diagnosed with dementia. His wife, @Judithgates14 , founded the charity @Head4Change which now supports families of sports people with brain injuries and campaigns for a safer game.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

We are grateful to @STFCfoundation and @Official_STFC for their huge support.

Memorial walking football tournament raises over £1000 in memory of McLoughlin

SWINDON Town Official Supporters Club raised over £1,000 to split between the Prospect Hospice and Head for Change courtesy of the inaugural Alan…

www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk

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@Head4Change

3 years

The distance covered, on average, tells a different story:- 1. Wales 2. Scotland 3. Ireland 4. England 5. Rest of World So congratulations to Wales, but to all those that took part. It truly was a special weekend. #HeadForChange #BePartOfTheSolution #RugbyRideChallenge

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

Huge congratulations to @teamsolan on their victory in todays charity match 👏🏻 And of course to 5th goal scorer and charity founder Mark! Such an incredible day ⚽️ @SpennymoorTown @The_GAS_Group #headforchangetogether #bepartofthesolution

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

Imagine being 40 & knowing your memory wasn't what it used to be... Diagnosed with #EarlyOnsetDementia and probable #CTE believed to be caused by #RepeatedConcussion @AlixPopham continues to #Educate and #RaiseAwareness on #BrainHealth Contact: hello @headforchange .org.uk

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

We are really excited! Jimmy Robson's daughter, Dany, @DanyRobson1 is running the London Marathon for Head for Change. You can read her story and sponsor her soon - watch this space! With huge thanks to Dany, we are always grateful for the support offered to us.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

@kierangill_DM ’s brand new book 'The Beautiful Game and the Ugly Truth' gives a comprehensive overview of the history of sports related head injuries and provides a ‘call to action’ for all those involved. We can choose to #BePartOfTheSolution

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

7 months

Every swimmer in @TheBigRugbySwim achieved something special & has been an incredible member of a strong team. We are raising money for an education programme for safer rugby can protect the players & protect the game.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

8 months

We feel fortunate having such great support. Thank you to @SkySportsNews and @VanGough4 for this. Please support us at: 🙏🏻🧠🏉🚴🏻‍♂️🇫🇷

Head for Lyon

This September a group of cyclists will be taking on the challenge to ride a whopping 493 miles from London all the way to Lyon, France, to raise vital funds and awareness for Head for Change....

justgiving.com

TrueOsprey

@true_osprey

8 months

@Head4Change on sky sports with former osprey @VanGough4 as he takes on a cycle challenge for the charity

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

Huge thanks to the amazing STFC Supporters‘ Club @STFCSupClub for raising £1,000 for #HeadForChange following their #WalkingFootballTournament ! It was a pleasure to meet you and we look forward to future events. Good luck against Walsall today! @Official_STFC

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

7 months

THE call has been received. The swimmers have been told. They will soon be making their way down to Dover to swim The English Channel! @TheBigRugbySwim is finally here and the support that the swimmers and @HeadForChange has received to date has been phenomenal.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

What an opportunity! Join Alix Popham and Tour de France 2018 winner Geraint Thomas OBE! The Rugby Ride Challenge is the perfect challenge to set yourself from the comfort of your own home.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

"𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲" The story behind the upcoming charity game between @Head4Change & @teamsolan at @SpennymoorTown #HeadForChange

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

Huge thanks to all that came to The Billion Pound Game, joined HeadTalk, played and helped us to raise awareness. We are grateful for all the support we receive as people choose to #BePartOfTheSolution @MarkSolan @SpennymoorTownFC @GAS @alanshearer @normanwhiteside @IanHerbert

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

9 months

Should be an interesting read, albeit uncomfortable.

Alix Popham

@AlixPopham

9 months

Can’t wait to read 🙏❤️🏉🧠 @PlantedSam @WorldRugby @rugbyworldcup @BBCWales @BBCScrumV @BBCSportWales @bbcworldservice @chjones9 @BBCchrismclaug @BBC @itvnews @SkyNews @RhonddaBryant @Channel4News

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

8 months

Huge thanks to all the riders and those supporting them, @msgtours who organised this incredible challenge, @GeraintThomas86 and @AlixPopham All funds raised will support the @Head4Change education programme in rugby

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

Sheer determination. Thanks for all the support everybody! It has been incredible. #HeadForChange #BePartOfTheSolution #RugbyRideChallenge powered by @GoZwift & sponsored by @mindsetdementia

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

Please get in touch with @Head4Change if you or your family need any support, cheers @CarlHayman 🙏❤️🏉🧠👊🏻

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

An Admiral Nurse from @DementiaUK can provide support required to assist caring for someone with dementia. If you are caring for someone w/ sports related demtnia as a result of football or rugby and would like support from an Admiral Nurse, contact: hello @headforchange .org.uk

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

The home stretch is as enjoyable as it is challenging! Tremendous effort everybody! #HeadForChange #BePartOfTheSolution #RugbyRideChallenge @GoZwift & @mindsetdementia @shanemwilliams @RyanJonesOnline @byrney15 @kenowens1088 @no9fitness @stevegthompson @m_lippo

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

Head for Change has launched! Exciting day for all of us that choose to #BePartOfTheSolution #ProtectTheGames #SafeSportingFuture #LetsWorkTogether #BrainBuddies #PracticalSolutions #SportRelatedBrainInjury #EveryHitHurts #FirstDoNoHarm

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

We are excited to host @WillStewNeuro at The Billion Pound Game on Sunday He will do ‘HEAD TALK’ on the latest research in the field of head impact in football + Q&A Contact: lou @headforchange .org.uk @teamsolan @SpennymoorTown @The_GAS_Group @alanshearer @normanwhiteside

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

It's incredible to have the support of @GaryLineker and @deanobri1968 in our #HeadForChangeTogether program. Working together to raise #awareness of sporting-related brain injury. Read more about #HeadforChange here 👇

Gary Lineker and Brian Deane among former players demanding help from football authorities in...

Sixty former players aged between 30 and 70 are urging football authorities to financially aid ex-players in their support of charity Head for Change.

news.sky.com

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

A huge thanks to @STFCSupClub who raised over £1,000 for Head for Change on Monday evening with a live panel reminiscing with Alan Mayes, Jimmy Allan, Andy Rowland & Kenny Stroud. We are so grateful for the continued support you offer. It is much appreciated. @Official_STFC

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

Join @AlixPopham @wynneevans @RupertMoon & others on the #RugbyRideChallenge on 5 & 6 March w/ @MesoaMen & @GoZwift Sign up for pre-season rides:- Money raised from @LeColUK jerseys (arrive after the ride) go to #HeadForChange

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

1 year

Delighted that ambassador @geraintthomas86 is leading our ‘London to Lyon’ ride in September w/ @alixpopham & more rugby legends! Join them on an epic adventure, finish by watching Wales v Aus in RWC 2023. #BePartOfTheSolution #LondonToLyon

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

The #RugbyRideChallenge is here! We hope you have had a good night’s rest and your batteries are fully charged for what is going to be a fantastic experience. For those not taking part physically, you can still support in other ways. Donate by text or via our website.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

Cracking effort boys! 💪♥️🙏🚴‍♀️🙌

Rupert Moon

@RupertMoon

3 years

Another 2hrs done .... proud to ride with @AlixPopham @GeraintThomas86 @jamiebaulch & many more .... me & @wynneevans waved as they passed us a few times ... all for a great cause @Head4Change back on at 4.10pm! #BePartOfTheSolution #RugbyRideChallenge #SundayMotivation

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

Hurting but not giving up. We are so proud of you @AlixPopham #HeadForChange #BePartOfTheSolution #RugbyRideChallenge powered by @Zwift & sponsored by @mindsetdementia

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

Day 1 of the #RugbyRideChallenge completed by @AlixPopham Thanks to all who joined and supported, choosing to #PedalForChange #BePartOfTheSolution See you all tomorrow! Partnering with @mesoamen / clothed by @lecoluk / powered by @gozwift

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

7 months

Rugby Concussion: Turning The Tide Sky Sports Arena Tuesday, 3rd October 2023 at 11pm 4 Oct at 10pm - Sky Sports Mix SD 5 Oct at 12pm - Sky Sports Mix SD @Head4Change is so grateful to @BenRansomSky and the @SkySports team for sharing this important issue. @TheBigRugbySwim

Ben Ransom

@BenRansomSky

7 months

Incredibly excited to share the promo for the documentary I’ve been making for the last 9 months. “Rugby Concussion: Turning The Tide” will be shown across Sky Sports channels and Sky Documentaries this week, building up to The Big Rugby Swim. I hope you like it 🙏 #dementia

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

Day 2 Leaders of the #RugbyRideChallenge Stage 1 at 8am - Ian Gough @VanGough4 Stage 2 at 10am - @JamieNoonan13 Stage 3 at 12pm - @MarkColbourne Stage 4 at 2pm - @RupertMoon Stage 5 at 4pm - Dan Scarborough @Scabs15 Stage 6 at 6pm - @AlixPopham #PedalForChange

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

#HeadforChange support independent regulation of health and safety in football to #ProtectThePlayers and #ProtectTheGame

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

We are delighted to be able to share our Just Giving page with you: Thank you very much indeed for choosing to #BePartOfTheSolution and supporting Head for Change. #HeadForChange #ProtectTheGames #ProtectThePlayers #SaferSport #SafeSportingFuture

Join the Head for Change community

We support our sporting heroes and work to protect the players, protect the games

www.justgiving.com

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

8 months

Thank you @SkyNews for sharing @AlixPopham 's ‘reason’. This is another tough challenge that many people have worked hard for. Your support is hugely appreciated for much needed funds:

Head for Lyon

This September a group of cyclists will be taking on the challenge to ride a whopping 493 miles from London all the way to Lyon, France, to raise vital funds and awareness for Head for Change....

justgiving.com

Sky News

@SkyNews

8 months

Former rugby player @AlixPopham explains what motivated him to set up his charity @Head4Change , saying he found there was "nothing out there" in terms of support for younger people living with dementia. Latest: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and Freeview 233

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

The FIELD research calls for a precautionary approach to reduce & manage the risk exposure from head impacts. @Head4Change , the unique UK based charity committed to positive brain health in both rugby and football, echoes these views. @WillStewNeuro

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

We all love a bit of Yazz! Go, @AlixPopham ! #HeadForChange #BePartOfTheSolution #RugbyRideChallenge powered by @Zwift & sponsored by @mindsetdementia @GeraintThomas86 @wynneevans @RupertMoon @JiffyRugby @ShaneWilliams11 @jonfoxdavies @ryanpjonesonline @tca7us @bensadventures

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

What are you having for breakfast this morning? #RugbyRideChallenge @AlixPopham @VanGough4 @GeraintThomas86 @RupertMoon @wynneevans @VanGough4 @Scabs15 @MarkColbourne @noony_13 @OlliePhillips11

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

3 years

Don’t miss the friendly! @STFCfoundation vs @RodbourneGers scheduled for Monday, 26th July 2021 at 6:15pm at Foundation Park. We are grateful for the support as they play this friendly in aid of @Head4Change

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

Head For Change is delighted to offer support to Dr Willie Stewart and his team in this important research project. We need to #ProtectThePlayers of today and tomorrow who continue to be at risk from heading the ball.

New dementia study to reduce footballers' risk

A new dementia study has been launched to investigate ways to reduce risk of the disease in former footballers.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

8 months

See why Ben Pegna is in @TheBigRugbySwim Support Get a fundraising pack hello @headforchange .org @skysports @huubdesign @heatform @camperking @biosynergy @heathwoodtri @fish2wateruk @trevaynefarm @thecelticmanor @alixpopham

The Big Rugby Swim

Two teams (Rugby Union v Rugby League players) shall swim The English Channel in a relay race with Sky Sports' extended 1 hour documentary ‘Rugby Concussion: Turning The Tide’ shown across Sky Sports...

www.justgiving.com

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

1 year

Teachers @LangstonePS making it look easy! Well done and thank you for choosing to #BePartOfTheSolution and joining in in the @Head4Edinburgh challenge. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🙏🏻🏉⭐️🧠🚴🏻‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Langstone Primary

@LangstonePS

1 year

Second cycle slot done! @MissRowsonRobs & @MrsJudeRussell 🚴💪🏻 @AlixPopham @Head4Change #LPSHead4Change 🧠

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

8 months

Relieved that @AlixPopham is safe. Proud and hugely grateful for all choosing to be part of the solution and participate for @Head4Change . Huge thanks for your support and kind messages. 🙏🏻🧠🏉🏊🏼🚴🏻‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Melanie Bramwell-Popham

@melliebrampops

8 months

After a day that didn’t go to plan and huge disappointment for Al, my brother Joel, our friends Dave and Gareth, for various reasons all being unable to complete the epic challenge they’d worked and trained so incredibly hard for, I still feel a huge sense of pride and gratitude.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

Our newly launched #BetterTogether with @AlixPopham allows us to provide health and #WellbeingSupport to #RugbyPlayers affected by #BrainInjury using the #ThriveApp This initiative under our #CareAndSupport programme is one we are really excited about.

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

1 year

An important and well written article. Thank you, @HDewarSport 👏🏻🧠🏉🙏🏻⭐️

Alix Popham

@AlixPopham

1 year

Please read and share 🙏❤️🏉🧠

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

8 months

@Head4Change is delighted to see the launch of a fund for footballers suffering from dementia, funded by the @premierleague and the @PFA . A fund we have also campaigned for. Well done @DawnAstle9 & @RachelWalden_68 . Let’s keep moving forward together

Premier League and PFA launch landmark £1m fund for footballers with dementia

Telegraph Sport has campaigned for those affected by dementia since 2016

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

#HeadForChange is excited to launch #BetterTogether led by our very own @AlixPopham Together with our partner, @BeyondTWL we shall provide health and #WellbeingSupport to #RugbyPlayers affected by #BrainInjury If you think you could benefit, go to:

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

1 year

Thank you so much to @STFCfoundation @Official_STFC and special thanks to Dick Mattick for donating the proceeds of his sensational book to @Head4Change to support ex-players suffering from dementia.

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@Head4Change

3 years

An emotional moment as Bill Gates kicks off todays game. @teamsolan @SpennymoorTown #headforchangetogether

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@Head4Change

7 months

Don’t miss the @SkySports documentary: ‘Rugby Concussion: Turning The Tide’ by @BenRansomSky being shown throughout the week. The feedback on this has been immense – one to watch!

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@Head4Change

3 years

The second co-founder and trustee to highlight is Melanie Bramwell-Popham. Her story is emotional and she continues to be positive in all that she does to #BePartOfTheSolution

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@Head4Change

3 years

First football match to ban heading hailed a success in Spennymoor | ITV News Tyne Tees

First football match to ban heading hailed a success in Spennymoor | ITV News

The game was organised to raise awareness about sport-related dementia. Research suggests footballers are five times more likely to develop dementia. | ITV News Tyne Tees

www.itv.com

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@Head4Change

3 years

Excellent piece looking ahead to our first 'Extra Time to Talk' meeting later today. Also an important reminder that it's not only high profile players presenting with sports-related brain injury. #ProtectThePlayers #ProtectTheSports #EveryPlayerMatters

Ian Herbert

@ianherbs

3 years

A small but significant step for families of sports players living with brain disease, from @Head4Change

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@Head4Change

2 years

The Bill Gates Celebration Cup ⚽️🏆 @alanshearer @NormanWhiteside @SpennymoorTown @teamsolan @The_GAS_Group @JudithMGates

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@Head4Change

8 months

Fantastic news which we hope paves the way for all affected footballing families to start getting the financial support they need ❤️

Professional Footballers’ Association

@PFA

8 months

PFA and @premierleague announce creation of new Football Brain Health Fund. Read more below ⤵️

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@Head4Change

1 year

Are you a parent of a football player? Have you heard of CTE? ⚽️ Do you know the current FA guidance about heading for your child's age? ⚽️ Do you know how best to support your child's brain health? Innovative education sessions coming in 2023! @SpennymoorTYFC @The_GAS_Group

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@Head4Change

2 years

@AlixPopham ’s #Neurologist told him he had had over 100,000 sub concussions during his professional rugby career & 85-90% of his brain damage was picked up during training. Alix continues to #Educate & #RaiseAwareness on #BrainHealth Contact us: hello @headforchange .org.uk

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@Head4Change

3 years

All of the individual two-hour rides are now up on the @GoZwift website. You can sign up here: #BePartOfTheSolution #ProtectTheGames #ProtectThePlayers #SaferSport #SafeSportingFuture #LetsWorkTogether #HeadForChangeRugbyRideChallenge #PoweredByZwift

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@Head4Change

1 year

Motoring now! @Head4Edinburgh @AlixPopham @CamperKingLtd @HUUBDesign @Biosynergy

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@Head4Change

2 years

All of us at #HeadForChange would like to congratulate The Watson family for persevering in getting Dave's #HeadInjuries classed as #IndustrialAccidents We continue to support all that wish to #ProtectThePlayers and #MakeSportSafer We choose to #BePartOfTheSolution

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@Head4Change

2 years

From the whole team at #HeadForChange we wish you a very #HappyNewYear and all good wishes for #2022 We are looking forward to our second year as a #NewCharity and look forward to including you in our journey to #BePartOfTheSolution

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@Head4Change

8 months

A misunderstanding clarified.

Progressive Rugby

@ProgressiveRug

9 months

“Some think we want to ban rugby. Utter nonsense, we’re fighting for the off-field changes needed to protect players and ensure we all still get to enjoy the game we love.” Alix Popham, Progressive Rugby 🏉Fewer games 🏉Less contact training 🏉Protected rest 🏉Enhanced GRTP

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@Head4Change

3 years

In light of recent news about footballing legend Denis Law and many more ex-players suffering from #dementia , we're working together to raise awareness of sports-related brain injury. We're lucky to have the #support of over 60 legends, find out more 👇

Football legends launch dementia campaign after Law and McDermott diagnoses

The Manchester United and Liverpool legends are the latest to reveal they are suffering with the neurodegenerative disease, with a group of ex-pros now launching a charity

www.mirror.co.uk

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@Head4Change

2 years

Huge thanks for your support! 👍🏻⚽️🙏🏻 @alanshearer @NormanWhiteside @teamsolan @SpennymoorTown @The_GAS_Group @WillStewNeuro @ianherbs @JWTelegraph

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@Head4Change

2 years

Tony Mowbray, manager of Sunderland FC, will be taking the kick-off at the Billion Pound Game on Sunday. Get your ticket here: @teamsolan @SpennymoorTown @The_GAS_Group @alanshearer @normanwhiteside @ianherbs

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@Head4Change

2 years

As the leading researcher with unique and deep knowledge of rugby and football, Prof Willie Stewart’s latest FIELD research on ex rugby players demonstrates an irrefutable link between head impacts and neurodegenerative disease in rugby. @WillStewNeuro

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@Head4Change

3 years

Great article in @TheNorthernEcho about yesterdays match #HeadForChangeTogether

Spennymoor football match bans headers to raise awareness about dementia risk

The charity match at Spennymoor Town Football Club was aimed at raising awareness about the risk of dementia for players.

www.thenorthernecho.co.uk

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@Head4Change

2 years

It is hard to believe that only a year ago today, @Head4Change was launched. A very busy and rewarding year it has been and we look forward to achieving even more in our second year. #BePartOfTheSolution

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@Head4Change

1 year

552 miles!!! 🚴🏻‍♂️🌟🏉🧠 @LangstonePS have shown @AlixPopham and the @Head4Edinburgh team up! You have exceeded our expectations! The effort from everyone is incredible and we are blown away by your support! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 💛👏🏻⭐️🙏🏻🧠🏉🚴🏻‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Langstone Primary

@LangstonePS

1 year

The moment we told everyone in celebration assembly today! 🎉 @AlixPopham @Head4Change 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🧠🚴💪🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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@Head4Change

1 year

Another first for Head for Change. We lead the way in providing residential care home costs for ex-footballers suffering from dementia. We call on the footballing community to support these players who desperately need help.

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@Head4Change

2 years

Thanks so much for your support 👍🏻🙏

STFC Official Supporters Club

@STFCSupClub

2 years

We're back with another LIVE event! February 21st at 7:30pm With special guests Andy Rowland, Alan Mayes, Jimmy Allen and Kenny Stroud! Tickets are just £7.50 and all profits are being donated to @Head4Change Get yours here- @Official_STFC #STFC 🔴⚪

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@Head4Change

2 years

From all of us at #HeadForChange to you, we wish you a very #MerryChristmas We hope that you are surrounded by love and kindness and that there is much laughter and happiness.

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@Head4Change

3 years

Safer sport and protecting the games is our main aim and this article is a good read. #HeadForChange #BePartOfTheSolution #ProtectTheGames #ProtectThePlayers #SaferSport #SafeSportingFuture #NeurodegenerativeDisease #BrainHealth #CareAndSupport

Wife of football legend with dementia campaigns for safer sport

THE WIFE of a football legend is ensuring his legacy by fighting for safer sport - after years of heading the ball left husband Bill with dementia. Last year British sport was rocked when Sir Bobby...

www.express.co.uk

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Head for Change

@Head4Change

2 years

Spennymoor is back on the map. Last year, the world's first ever football game with restricting heading was introduced and it caused quite some attention. @teamsolan @SpennymoorTown @The_GAS_Group

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@Head4Change

8 months

Thank you for your support! 🙏🏻🧠🚴🏻‍♂️🏉🇫🇷

Head for Lyon

This September a group of cyclists will be taking on the challenge to ride a whopping 493 miles from London all the way to Lyon, France, to raise vital funds and awareness for Head for Change....

justgiving.com

Progressive Rugby

@ProgressiveRug

8 months

@AlixPopham sets off alongside @GeraintThomas86 and 40 other riders including Progressive Rugby’s @VanGough4 on the final day of an epic 800km Bike to Lyon challenge raising funds for @Head4Change which is pioneering positive change for brain health in sport 🧠🚴🏻‍♂️🇫🇷 Go well all!

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@Head4Change

3 years

Extraordinary spirit and humanity of these men ♥️🧠

BBC Breakfast

@BBCBreakfast

3 years

“I have too many reasons to live” Former sports stars Rob Burrow, Stephen Darby and Doddie Weir are all living with MND. There is no cure. #BBCBreakfast reunited them for the first time since last year as they fight to raise awareness.

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@Head4Change

3 years

Always real, @AlixPopham shares his sores with you. #BePartOfTheSolution and make a difference for people with brain injury caused by sport #HeadForChange #BePartOfTheSolution #RugbyRideChallenge powered by @GoZwift & sponsored by @mindsetdementia

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