Kayleigh Bonner
New ZealandstudentFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kayleigh Bonner, the daughter of Brett Bonner, became an advocate for understanding the potential brain injuries faced by surfmen in the Coast Guard after her father's tragic death. At 18, she conducted a survey among active and retired surfmen, uncovering alarming trends in mental health issues similar to those her father experienced, aiming to bring awareness and change to the Coast Guard regarding the impacts of wave-induced injuries.
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Kayleigh, who is now 18, was devastated after her father's death and sought answers about his mental health.
Rescue boat crews showed signs of brain injuries, but the US Coast Guard wasn’t lookingThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-04
New Zealand· 2026-08-04
