September 27th is Rowan's Law Day
Posted on 09/25/2023
Wednesday, September 27th is Rowan’s Law Day, which honours Rowan Stringer’s memory and raises awareness about concussion safety.
In May 2013, 17-year-old Rowan died as the result of head injuries she sustained while playing rugby. The Ontario government passed concussion safety legislation known as Rowan’s Law in 2018, which included the declaration of Rowan’s Law Day on the last Wednesday of September. The day is dedicated to promoting awareness of concussions and the importance of having strategies to prevent, identify, and manage them.
On and leading up to Rowan's Law Day, in addition to throughout the school year, OCDSB schools will have in-class education and discussions about concussions and concussion safety.
To know more about Rowan’s Law Day, visit our Rowan’s Law Day webpage. It contains useful information to learn more about the signs and symptoms and what to do if you suspect a concussion. It’s important to remember that any head injury must be taken seriously.