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A Fallen Football Hero…

October 27, 2018
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This is a story about life’s hard knocks. Literally.

It’s the story of former NFL Browns running back Jerome Harrison and how his occasional seizures, thought to be a result of concussions from the game, saved his life.

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Tags: 2000 former NFL players, brain injuries, brain tumor, Cleveland Browns, concussions, Detroit Lions, fallen hero, football, Jerome Harrison, legal debate, litigation, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, risks, safety regulations, seizures

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I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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