OUR MISSION

The mission of the Chandler Kimball Foundation is to raise awareness of CTE, to educate and inform parents about scientific studies showing that enrolling their child in youth tackle football significantly increases the risk that their child may eventually develop CTE, and to provide family members tools and guidance they can utilize to support their decision in regards to finding alternative and safer sports for their children and loved ones.

The game of football gave Chandler Kimball everything he needed. It gave him purpose and passion. It taught him focus and discipline. It showed him the value of hard work and determination. It brought him teamwork and togetherness. He loved his teammates, the Friday night lights, and simply being on the field.

It was a spiritual experience watching him play football. We soaked in every moment during this time; The smell of cut grass, endless summer practices, humid Saturday mornings putting the pads on, getting him fed and ready for the big game, and watching pregame warmups. It brought our family together in more ways than one and supporting our young man and his football was something we were all so proud of and totally about.

But, we can’t deny the knowledge we have now. In the early 2000s we weren’t aware of the dangers and lifelong risks of youth tackle football. Even then, if we did understand, maybe we wouldn’t have wanted to hear about it.

It is clear that youth tackle football is not worth the risk to the wellness and well-being of our children and our families. We see a day when no young athlete is put at risk of tackle football-induced CTE.

A CHILDHOOD WITHOUT TACKLE FOOTBALL WILL BE ONE THAT ENSURES YOUR CHILD WINS THE BIGGEST GAME OF ALL: THE GAME OF LIFE.

Chandler Kimball Foundation for CTE Awareness is a US-based 501(c)(3) Corporation