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flag The Kruse family honors son Kasey, who died by suicide after a youth concussion, by pushing for mandatory brain injury testing in Wisconsin youth sports.

flag The Kruse family of Green Bay is honoring their son Kasey Kruse, who died by suicide at 26, by promoting youth concussion prevention through the Kasey D. Kruse Fund. flag Kasey suffered a concussion during a hockey game as a teen, but due to lack of baseline testing and delayed care, his brain health declined, contributing to mental health struggles. flag His parents and sister now partner with BayCare Clinic to offer free ImPACT baseline testing for youth athletes, aiming to make it mandatory in Wisconsin youth sports. flag The program, already testing local hockey players, seeks to improve detection and treatment of brain injuries. flag The family shares Kasey’s story to raise awareness about concussion risks and mental health, urging communities to support early intervention. flag Donations help cover testing costs, and resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are available for those in need.

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