Video: Online campaign for concussion awareness

A Carrick father is urging sports fans and teams to take part in a online campaign on the dangers of concussion following the death of his son.

By The Newsroom

Published 16th Oct 2014, 15:12 BST

Benjamin Robinson's father Peter. INCT 43-724-CON

Benjamin Robinson, a 14-year old pupil at Carrick Grammar, died in 2011 after suffering a double concussion during a schools rugby match.

Since Benjamin’s death, his family have been active in raising awareness of the dangers associated with concussion as part of the ‘Recognise and Remove’ campaign.

The latest strand of the campaign makes use of social media to spread the word, with each participant uploading the ‘Concussion - recognise and remove’ message before nominating another club or individual to do the same.

Starting off the campaign was Ben’s father, Peter, followed by Carrick Ladies Hockey Club and Carrick Ladies Rugby Club.

Full story in next week’s Carrick Times.

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