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2013 Annual Report 1 Table of Contents Message from the Executive Director 4 The National Center for Sports Safety - 2013 Annual Report 1 Table of Contents Message from The Executive Director 4 Board of Directors 4 Staff and Volunteers 4 Personal Story: Kevin Turner 5 Our Programs 7 Special Partnerships and Initiatives 8 Power of a Gift 9 Donor Card 9 Financial Summary 11 Fundraising Events 12 Our Donors 13 Youth safety is paramount in the development of young athletes. Without the effort of players, parents and coaches, it is impossible to reach your full potential. It takes commitment and dedication from each of the 3 constituencies to fulfill this expectation. ~ Vestavia Hills Youth Baseball Coach 2 The National Center for Sports Safety - 2013 Annual Report National Center for Sports Safety 2013 Annual Report Looking Back on a Great Year Dear Friends and Supporters: It is with great pride I share with you the National Center for Sports Safety’s (NCSS) 2013 Third Edition Annual Report. We hope this information will help you better understand the direction of the NCSS and analyze the accomplishments within our organization. This year, we continued to focus our efforts on fulfilling our mission of promoting the importance of injury prevention and safety on all levels of youth sports through education and research. In addition, we received 257 gifts totaling $870,082 from various corporations, foundations, individuals, and government/public grants. A breakdown of these gifts by constituency can be found in the Financial Summary. Two special highlights in this report include stories from former NFL football player, Mr. Kevin Kathryn Gwaltney Turner and our previous board member, Mr. Bob Barrett. Mr. Barrett worked tirelessly for four Executive Director years by opening numerous doors for the NCSS. In addition, he provided the Limestone Springs Golf Club each year for our annual golf fundraiser, which helped raise almost $300,000. We would like to commend and express our sincere gratitude for his outstanding service. Mr. Turner, who suffers from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), shared his life story to show the positive as well as the life-altering changes that can occur from sports-related injuries and illnesses. We are grateful for the wonderful work his foundation is doing and appreciate his willingness to tell more about life after injury. On behalf of the NCSS, our Board of Directors, volunteers, and staff members, we thank you for your generosity and extraordinary support. It is the commitment of our donors that have greatly impacted the growth of NCSS and for that we are grateful. Thank you all! Sincerely, Bob Barrett Kathryn Gwaltney, MBA Former NCSS Board Member Executive Director Board of Directors Roger Bedford A resident of Russellville, Alabama, Senator Bedford represents the people of the Sixth District of Alabama in the State Senate. Jack Darnall A resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Darnall serves as the Regional Vice President at Brasfield & Gorrie with 29 years of healthcare construction experience. Nichelle Gainey A resident of Birmingham, Alabama and New York City, New York, Ms. Gainey is the President of SilverStone International, and recently joined the NCSS Board of Directors in the fourth quarter of 2013. Justin Kaplan A resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Kaplan serves as the Vice President of Operations and General Counsel of Schaeffer Eye Center. James “Jimmy” C. Lee, III A resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Lee is the fourth Generation of his family to become CEO and President of Buffalo Rock Company. Matthew Thomas Lemak A resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Lemak is the Managing Partner of The Lemak Group of Companies, a closely held boutique investment company. Nick C. Sellers A resident of Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Sellers is Vice-President of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs for Alabama Power Company. Staff and Volunteers Britney Bates, Outreach Volunteer Jenna Beach, Marketing & Public Relations Specialist Brian Boyls-White, Athletic Trainer for Research and Development Katie Carmack, Administrative Assistant Chris Gillespie, Associate Executive Director for Research & Education Kathryn Gwaltney, Executive Director Jennifer Kramer, Certified Athletic Trainer Dr. Larry Lemak, Founder Courtland Tison, Coordinator of Advancement & Financial Services Jack Wood, Outreach Coordinator 4 The National Center for Sports Safety - 2013 Annual Report A Day in the Life of Former NFL Player, Kevin Turner evin Turner developed a love and passion for football Kevin is an inspiration to us and his story helps show the Kat the age of five, and he continued on to play at the importance of sports safety education and the reason that collegiate level and eight seasons with the NFL. During the injury prevention, recognizing injuries, and the management 1990s, Kevin played fullback for The University of Alabama of injuries until a medical professional arrives is so crucial Crimson Tide, the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia to the safety of all athletes. With Kevin’s help and our efforts Eagles. “There is no other high in the world, to me, that could together, we can help bring awareness and support the efforts duplicate running out there on the football field,” recalled Kevin. to warn parents, players and coaches of the dangers of injuries, However, throughout his 12-year career, Kevin experienced such as repeated brain trauma. a number of concussions and hits to his head while playing football which is believed to be the cause of his current health We are thankful that Kevin shared his story. To learn more issues. about the Kevin Turner Foundation, please visit www.KevinTurnerFoundation.org. In May 2010, Kevin was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Within this same year, Kevin formed the Kevin Turner Foundation to bring attention to ALS and the need for a cure. “It takes away all of your independence,” said Kevin. “I can’t bathe myself, I can’t brush my own teeth, and I can’t feed myself, or even dress myself.” Currently, the Foundation raises awareness about the seriousness of brain trauma in athletes at every level of competition and its possible connection to motor neuron diseases like ALS. Furthermore, the Foundation financially supports efforts to study, treat, prevent and ultimately cure this disease. Since the formation of the Foundation, Kevin has helped advance new research that connects repetitive brain trauma (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE) to ALS, particularly football players and has become a leading advocate in the fight against ALS. After the original diagnosis, Kevin’s battle with ALS has progressed and drastically impacted his day-to-day life. Kevin is still able to walk around without assistance, but can no longer perform normal activities many of us take for granted. “It takes away all of your independence,” said Kevin. “I can’t bathe myself, I can’t brush my own teeth, and I can’t feed myself, or even Kevin Turner dress myself.” Founder of the Kevin Turner Foundation The CDC estimates at least 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur every year as either an isolated injury or along with other injuries. Recognition and proper response to concussions can help prevent further injury or even death. Trauma to the brain, including concussions, should be taken seriously and managed appropriately. The National Center for Sports Safety - 2013 Annual Report 5 As a coach with 25 years of experience at all levels, PREPARE is the best course I have taken, and gives you information that you can apply in games and practice situations.” ~ Former youth and high school coach White City, Oregon Our Programs interactive resource written by NCSS Certified Athletic PREPARE Trainers designed for schools, parks and recreations, coaches, In 2004, NCSS developed the PREPARE course to educate and others responsible for executing policies. This program coaches on sports safety and to-date has educated over 18,000 allows users to easily create a comprehensive manual using coaches nationwide via the online and hands-on courses. This any of the 30 policies and forms to implement at the youth is a peer-reviewed course that is aimed at educating coaches sports level that will help ensure the safety of athletes and spectators on or off the field. With a few clicks of the mouse, this resource will provide everything from medical forms, medical injuries, and weather conditions to facilities and crisis management. SPORTS NUTRITION & on how to prevent common injuries, how to recognize symptoms of potentially dangerous conditions, and how to HYDRATION PROGRAM plan for emergency situations. 2013 brought small changes Introduced in early 2013, the Sports Nutrition & Hydration within the infrastructure that hosts the PREPARE course and Program was designed for parents and coaches to create plans will begin in 2014 for revising all content. a customized plan for their athletes. Users can input information including age, weight, sport, type of event, or other vital information related to the athlete. Proper nutrition and hydration habits can dramatically reduce the number of PARENT AND related illnesses and injuries. After the initial phase, NCSS ATHLETE VIDEO added additional meal plans to provide further options for athletes within the range of 15-18 years of age. Developed in 2010, this video is used to educate parents and athletes on preventative measures and methods to be proactive in youth sports safety. The 16-minute video covers five topics such as, concussions and pre-participation AED PLACEMENT physical examinations, all of which are essential topics that parents and athletes need to be familiar with in the event PROJECT of an emergency on the field or court. Since the video’s NCSS also works with park introduction, nearly 1,000 parents, coaches, and athletes have and recreation facilities to watched this video. ensure that not only are youth athletes safe, but the spectators are as well. One way in which NCSS is assisting POLICIES AND is by providing automated PROCEDURES MANUAL external defibrillators (AEDs) and fully stocked first aid kits BUILDER at no cost to the parks and While the original phase was launched in fourth quarter 2012, recreation.
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