Founded in 2018 by NASCAR Driver Ryan Blaney and his family, the Ryan Blaney Family Foundationis a registered 501(c)3 based in North Carolina. The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation is dedicated to raising brain health awareness and resources to support people and families who are dealing with an Alzheimer’s disease or concussion diagnosis.
Brain health is deeply personal to our family. We have lived through the challenges of Alzheimer’s and concussions, and those experiences inspired us to create the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation so other families and caregivers would never feel alone in their journey.
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and oldest son, Dave
We lost our father and grandfather, Lou Blaney, to Alzheimer’s disease when he was just 69 years old. Alzheimer’s is a devastating illness that impacts not only the person diagnosed, but also the entire family. During that difficult time, we learned firsthand how much compassionate support and clear information can mean to a family searching for answers.
Not long after, two close family members sustained severe concussions—one from a racing accident and one from a work-related injury. Their symptoms disrupted daily life and left them questioning whether they would ever return to work or the activities they loved. With access to expert care and treatment, both made full recoveries within a month—an outcome that underscored for us the life-changing importance of timely, specialized brain health resources.
The Ryan Blaney Family Foundation was built to turn our story into action. We will do this by:
Together, we can make sure no family feels alone on their journey.
We are dedicated to raising brain health awareness and providing resources for people, families, and caregivers facing an Alzheimer’s disease or concussion diagnosis.
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