Sports Legacy Institute has done an outstanding job in concussion research, awareness, education and prevention from youth to professional athletes. After sustaining head injury a few years ago, I realized just how much we take our brains for granted. SLI is bridging gaps in sports and medicine. They are providing education so that players, coaches, and parents are more aware of concussions and what to do. They are educating medical professionals in the proper treatment . They have made recommendations to organizations to ensure safer playing. They are bringing to light the effects of CTE to athletes through their research which helps us understand our former athletes better, as well as our own brain. No pun intended , but it's a no brainer why Sports Legacy should be on the 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofits List!