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Antonio Lo Lacono’s Legacy, Concussion Advocacy and Happy Lids with Wendy Smith

Antonio Lo Lacono’s Legacy, Concussion Advocacy and Happy Lids with Wendy Smith

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Wendy Smith is a dedicated advocate for concussion awareness, athlete wellbeing, and brain safety in sport. Following the tragic loss of her son, Antonio Lo Lacono, in 2023 after a head injury on the sporting field, Wendy transformed profound heartbreak into purpose. She is the driving force behind Happy Lid Hats, with proceeds supporting the Concussion Legacy Foundation and vital brain health research. We are deeply grateful to Wendy for sharing her story and for her unwavering commitment to making sport safer for all.

02:40 - Happy Lids Mission

03:40 – Incident on the Football Field

06:25 – Air Lifted for the Football Field

10:00 – Explanation in the Hospital

12:04 - Organ Donation and Antonio Saving the Lives of Others

17:00 – Second Impact Syndrome

19:33 - Education and Meaningful Culture

23:20 – Concussion Awareness

26:11 – Removing Stigma of Concussion & Happy Lid

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