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Lessons From Korey Stringer's Death Led to Cold Water Immersion Tubs by Every NFL Practice Field
Kelci Stringer says the lawsuit settlement helped launch a heat-safety institute that now has 100 staff and has influenced 463 laws and policies.
- On Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings will mark the 25-year anniversary of Korey Stringer's death from exertional heat stroke, with Kelci Stringer speaking at the tribute.
- Twenty-Five years ago in Mankato, Minnesota, Stringer collapsed during training camp with a core body temperature of 108.8 degrees Fahrenheit and died about 15 hours later.
- The Korey Stringer Institute, established in 2010, has fueled 463 changes to laws and policies across 50 states, while executive director Douglas Casa emphasizes the vital protocol: "Cool first, transport second."
- Mandatory cold tubs near practice fields are now standard across the NFL, with Stringer noting, "It's better to be proactive than reactive."
- KSI's advocacy extends beyond professional sports to military members and day laborers, with Miller noting that Stringer's commitment has "saved numerous lives across all levels of sports.
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Korey Stringer died from heat stroke 25 years ago. His widow has made prevention her life's mission
Kelci Stringer has made a life mission out of heat safety after her husband Korey Stringer died in 2001 from heat stroke suffered during training camp in Minnesota.
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