A powerful feature from @stuartwhincup on @looknorthBBC exposes the devastating impact heading can have on players and their families. 💬 @GaryPallister reveals the debilitating migraines he suffered throughout his playing career, which eased when he stopped playing. 💬 @HayleyMcQueen shares the heartbreaking reality of her dad Gordon McQueen’s decline, and why the family believe heading was to blame. 💬 Dr Judith Gates delivers a stark warning about the dangers of heading: “This is a today problem.” This isn’t just about the past. It’s about protecting today’s players, their children and future generations. How many more families need to suffer before football takes brain health seriously? ✍️ Sign the petition and help protect the next generation of footballers: loom.ly/7WNp7GY

⚽ One week on, and the message is still growing. It’s been one week since our Lunching & Launching event, where we launched our national petition calling on Government to take preventative action to safeguard today’s players and protect future generations. Now, we need your voice. ✍️ Sign the petition: loom.ly/7WNp7GY Your signature could help shape the future of football. 🖤

"I may teach 100,000 students...If I can get into their head the implications of heading the ball consistently...I may be able to save a few lives" 🖤 Powerful words from Lewis, a trainee teacher at @GreatNorthSCITT, after taking part in our HeadSAFE Education session. This is why we do what we do. By educating today's teachers, we're helping protect the players of tomorrow. Think Head Safe: Reduce Heading in Training