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Rugby league icon Wally Lewis to make plea to Australian government over funding for CTE research

Wally Lewis, known as "The King," appealed for funding for the Concussion and CTE Coalition, citing his personal experience with probable CTE during a National Press Club address.
Lewis described probable CTE as a form of dementia linked to repeated head injuries, highlighting the risks associated with concussive and sub-concussive blows.
Lewis expressed his fear and anxiety about the future, emphasizing the impact on his relationships and his worries about letting people down due to his condition.

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Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support

A legendary rugby player has cited the fear and anxiety that has invaded his life among the reasons for urging the Australian government to fund support services and education about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)

14 days ago·United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘Fear and embarrassment’: Wally Lewis opens up on CTE experience

The rugby league Immortal has spoken about his diagnosis and called on the government to invest more in research into the neurodegenerative condition.

14 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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NZ Herald

Rugby league icon to make plea over CTE research funding

Rugby league legend Wally Lewis will make an impassioned plea for further funding into concussion and traumatic brain injuries research ahead of the federal...

14 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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ABC Australia

Dale Finucane forced to retire due to concussions as league icon Wally Lewis calls for $18 million government CTE investment

League icon Wally Lewis has given a raw insight into his life after being diagnosed with probable CTE on the same day Sharks co-captain Dale Finucane was forced to retire due to repeated concussions.

14 days ago·Australia

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Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A legendary rugby player has cited the fear and anxiety that has invaded his life among the reasons for urging the Australian government to fund support services and education about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Wally Lewis was known as “The King” when he played rugby league for Queensland state and Australia in the 1980s. He made an appeal on behalf of the Concussion and CTE Coalition for millions of dollars…

14 days ago·Panama City, United States

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‘Fear’: Rugby league legend Wally Lewis’ dementia fight

The rugby league Hall of Famer said his life has been completely changed after being diagnosed with an incurable brain disorder last year.

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Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support

Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support

‘Fear and embarrassment’: Wally Lewis opens up on CTE experience

‘Fear and embarrassment’: Wally Lewis opens up on CTE experience

Rugby league icon to make plea over CTE research funding

Rugby league icon to make plea over CTE research funding

Dale Finucane forced to retire due to concussions as league icon Wally Lewis calls for $18 million government CTE investment

Dale Finucane forced to retire due to concussions as league icon Wally Lewis calls for $18 million government CTE investment

Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support

Legendary rugby league star Wally Lewis appeals for concussion and CTE awareness support

‘Fear’: Rugby league legend Wally Lewis’ dementia fight

‘Fear’: Rugby league legend Wally Lewis’ dementia fight

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