Supporting Alabama Athletes
& Veterans, One Yard at a Time
Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA) is proud to partner with the Concussion & CTE Foundation HelpLine to provide free, confidential brain health resources to former athletes, military veterans, and caregivers across Alabama. Concussions and suspected chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) can bring uncertainty and challenges. No one should have to face these challenges alone.
Through this partnership, we are ensuring that those who have given their all on the field or in service to our country can access the care and support they deserve. Launched in 2019, the Concussion & CTE Foundation HelpLine has supported more than 9,000 families navigating concussion recovery and life with suspected CTE. This partnership honors LotUSA’s mission of delivering motivation, guidance, and support necessary to pursue success in life, school, and work — One Yard at a Time.
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If you or a loved one are struggling with the effects of concussion, PCS (post- concussion syndrome), or symptoms of suspected CTE, the HelpLine is here for you.
Visit our dedicated HelpLine page to explore these essential brain health resources:
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Nearby medical provider recommendations from trusted experts
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Peer Support Connections with others who understand your journey and its challenges
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Symptom and treatment information to guide your next steps
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Clinical research opportunities related to CTE and similar conditions
A member of the HelpLine team will respond within 3 business days with personalized, confidential support.
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Your brain health matters.
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Whether you’re a former athlete, veteran, or family member, the HelpLine is here to guide you toward answers and hope.
Silent Battles, Stronger Alliances: Jean Sullivan’s Story and the Fight Against CTE
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“It was heartbreaking,” says Jean Sullivan, widow of 1971 Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan. Behind Pat’s legendary Auburn career lay years of quiet struggle—behavioral changes, confusion, and emotional distress that medical professionals often dismissed as unrelated to football. Like many families of former players and veterans facing brain trauma, they felt isolated and unheard, pointing to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative condition from repeated head impacts that emerges long after the game or service ends.
Lettermen of the USA (LotUSA), uniting former college athletes and coaches to support honorably discharged veterans, wounded warriors, disaster victims, and former players in need, partners with the Concussion Legacy Foundation to change that—raising CTE awareness, promoting early symptom recognition, advocating for better medical care, and providing resources for affected families. By amplifying voices like Jean’s and honoring veterans through outreach and aid, this collaboration builds hope, breaks the silence, and protects those who’ve given so much—one yard at a time.
Lettermen of the USA: Bringing rival teams, communities, and veterans together to give hope and support to those who need it most.