Dale E. Creighton In his earlier days, savvy businessman Dale E. Creighton was a passionate and gifted athlete, but his aggressive running style also led to 13 concussions during his time playing football. Back in the 1950s, our understanding of concussions wasn’t what it is today. No one considered the long-term ramifications of all those collisions. Years later, Dale started forgetting things. His behaviour changed. Thankfully, his family noticed these signs, and together, they embarked on a journey perhaps larger than any of them anticipated: the scientific exploration of the human brain. Sadly, Dale passed away in 2017, but recognizing the importance of early detection with regards to his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, the Creighton family helped spearhead the creation of the DECBB, allowing Dale’s determination to live on. Dale wanted to do everything in his power to ensure others may be spared a similar fate. His foresight will become a legacy long remembered for helping piece together the puzzle leading to the early treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases for future generations. In honour of the founding donor, Dale E. Creighton, the London Brain & BioBank has been named the Dale E. Creighton Brain & BioBank. |
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