EPISODE · Feb 24, 2023 · 31 MIN
A Parent's Nightmare is Now Saving Lives
from The Bridge: Your Health Your Voice · host The PATIENTS Program
Marty McNair knew he had to come off the sideline and get into the game shortly after the unimaginable. Their son Jordan passed away after he suffered from heatstroke during an organized off-season team workout during his freshmen season as a football player at the University of Maryland College Park. Along with his son’s mother Tonya Wilson, they started The Jordan McNair Foundation. They knew there was a need to educate the sports community about the issue of heat-related sports illnesses and injuries. Take a listen to see how they’ve grown and spread the word on this important health issue. Visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated on both past and upcoming episodes. Follow us Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PATIENTSProgram/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PatientsProgram YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9
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Marty McNair knew he had to come off the sideline and get into the game shortly after the unimaginable. Their son Jordan passed away after he suffered from heatstroke during an organized off-season team workout during his freshmen season as a football player at the University of Maryland College Park. Along with his son’s mother Tonya Wilson, they started The Jordan McNair Foundation. They knew there was a need to educate the sports community about the issue of heat-related sports illnesses and injuries. Take a listen to see how they’ve grown and spread the word on this important health issue. Visit https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-patients-program to stay updated on both past and upcoming episodes. Follow us Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PATIENTSProgram/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PatientsProgram YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5TFMW2PWhKdIEaP2F9xN213vrkTrv9
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