About

THE DEREK SHEELY FOUNDATION was created to increase awareness of concussions and traumatic brain injuries, including supporting advancements in education, prevention, and treatment for all causes of traumatic brain injuries, with a focus on youth sports.

The Foundation is named in honor of Derek Thomson Sheely, a strong and healthy 22-year-old honor student who played fullback for ten years. Derek was a two-time academic all-conference selection in college and never had a documented concussion. On August 22, 2011, during practice for his senior season at Frostburg State University, Derek suffered a brain injury and died one week later on August 28.

With your support, THE DEREK SHEELY FOUNDATION is committed to “Leading the Way” towards informing young athletes, their parents, and coaches to the signs, symptoms, dangers, and prevention of concussions in order to prevent hundreds of thousands of concussions per year from becoming more severe.

THE DEREK SHEELY FOUNDATION is a nonprofit community outreach program of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and all contributions may be tax deductible.