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Connor Martin and his family donated his brother Kevin Ash's and evidence of CTE was discovered, a condition that can only be diagnosed after death. Kevin's family encourages others to donate as well so we can learn more about brain injuries and CTE.

Connor Martin believes that donating his brother Kevin Ash's brain made a difference in how his family coped with Kevin's altered behavior and death after receiving traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

Connor Martin's brother, veteran Kevin Ash, fell into a coma after receiving a traumatic brain injury. After he woke up, though, his family discovered he had lost his sight and hearing which cost him a lot of independence. But his family fought to keep him active and engaged with life. 

Connor Martin's brother, veteran and athlete Kevin Ash, received a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that put him in a coma. Once he came out of it, though, he didn't seem able to communicate with Connor. It took some investigating to find out why.

Connor Martin talks about donating his brother Kevin Ash's brain for study. Kevin was a veteran and an athlete who began exhibiting personality changes and his family wanted to understand what had happened, even if it was after his death.

Dr. Jim Kelly on what we know and don't know about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Dr. Ann McKee shares plans for upcoming studies on CTE that will silence critics of her once and for all.

CTE in the military is complex but service member donations represent a very small percentage of those given to the brain banks. Dr. Ann McKee believes that more donations for study means more knowledge that can help others with military experience.