�He never stopped fighting the good fight.� That accolade � coming from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell � was one of the many kind things said about my husband when he died in 2011. I believe the statement captured John�s spirit. He never gave up, whether the fight was to land a roster spot on a team, lead the NFLPA through turbulent times, or in his own way, impact sports and society while battling dementia.
In the years since John�s death, I�ve tried to carry on his good fight � for better benefits for the players who, like John, built the NFL; for protection for their wives and widows; and perhaps most importantly, for improved safety for today�s players.
That�s why I�ve joined with the Concussion Legacy Foundation. In John�s memory, I�ve set a goal of raising $88,000 � that�s 1,000 teammates donating $88 each � to fund critical research into brain injuries, and to continue the legacy John built. We�ve learned so much about the link between head trauma and C.T.E., yet there is still much more to do. Together, we can help prevent, detect, and treat concussion � and perhaps even ensure a brighter future for those who, like John Mackey, suffered the effects of head trauma.
Please consider joining the fight and contributing $88 to the cause. Click here to donate online.
Thanks so much.
Sincerely,
Sylvia Mackey
Mrs. #88
Mrs. #88
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