Name: Tyler R.

City: Phoenix, AZ

Brain Injury: Fourth Concussion from playing basketball over the years

Explanation of mask:  The left side of the mask represents life before my concussion occurred and the right side is how my life was affected after the concussion. I have been an athlete my whole life. I have had a few concussions in the past but none as serious as the fourth one. The stress of not knowing if I could play my senior night, finishing out the rest of my senior basketball season, and not knowing if I would ever be able to play the game (which I cannot) I love so much completely melted me. This is represented on the right side with the basketball melting away, the gloomy days and bad thoughts, while the left side is represented by happiness, enjoyment and carefree days.