Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, we have had to cancel this event for this year.  All registrations will be refunded in full.  We hope to able to schedule this event again for the summer of 2026.  If you would like to make a donation to support our Concussion Fund, please click here.

 About PACA

In collaboration with the Peterborough Family Health Team, PACA’s (Peterborough Athletics Concussion Awareness) goal is to increase the awareness of concussions in the Peterborough area, while setting a standard for other communities. PACA’s four pillars of concussion management are Recognize, Remove, Manage, Prevent. Educational resources, including the Sports Values Program, can be found at www.PACA.Health.

About H.O.P.E Bursary in Honour of Steve Montador

The H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Participate Equally) Bursary in honour of Steve Montador was established to support students transitioning from high school to college/university that are suffering the long-term effects of a sports-related concussion and require a reduced academic course load as result of injury.  Steve was an NHL defenseman, Peterborough Pete, and a H.O.P.E. board member and supporter.  Steve suffered concussions playing hockey, with his last occurring while playing in the NHL for Chicago, effectively ending his career.  He was very vocal about his struggles and depression following his concussion and vowed to be a voice and advocate.  After suddenly passing away at the age of 35 at his home in Mississauga, his friends and fellow board members in H.O.P.E. established this bursary to support student athletes who are suffering the long-term effects of concussion related injury while trying to transition to College or University.  Steve Montador’s story is also the subject of the 2017 book by Ken Dryden titled “Game Change: The life and death of Steve Montador and the future of hockey.”  More on the Bursary can be found at https://www.gphsf.ca/stevemontador/

About GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation

As a non-profit Foundation our vision is to fund and support programs that positively impact the social determinants of health. By partnering with the Peterborough Family Health Team and other community-based organizations, we can best support the evolving health needs of Peterborough City and County. This allows us to work with partners in fostering awareness surrounding health promotion while also raising vital funding for initiatives that broaden equity and access to healthcare.