Stacey Mowbray
Stacey Mowbray is the chief executive of Headway, a concussion and brain injury education charity. She has raised concerns about the risks associated with 'Run It Straight,' calling it a dangerous spectacle that disproportionately targets vulnerable communities with the lure of substantial cash prizes.
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Stacey Mowbray is the CEO of Headway, a concussion and brain-injury charity.
Head injuries: How to protect your brain when concussion strikes
New Zealand· 2025-10-08
Stacey Mowbray, CEO of Headway, advocates for better treatment of TBI patients within the ACC system.
Why is it so hard to get the right help from ACC following a concussion diagnosis?New Zealand· 2025-08-04
Stacey Mowbray expressed dismay at the footage of Proctor’s injury and called for a ban on the sport.
Former Kiwis NRL player Kevin Proctor suffers ‘serious brain injury’, seizure in Dubai ‘run it straight’ boutNew Zealand· 2025-06-29
Stacey Mowbray, chief executive of Headway, discussed the link between traumatic brain injury and mental health problems.
Group that livestreamed backyard ‘run it straight’ event for mental health slammed as ‘hypocritical’New Zealand· 2025-06-06
Stacey Mowbray, CEO of brain injury organization Headway, told CNN the trending game is not a sport, adding it’s 'just reckless, glorified violence.'
Teen’s death sparks calls to ban viral head-on tackle game inspired by American football’s biggest hits
United States· 2025-05-30
Stacey Mowbray expressed concerns about the high risk of serious brain injury in collision games without proper controls.
NZ teenager dies from dangerous collision game
Australia· 2025-05-27
Stacey Mowbray described the event as a dangerous spectacle with a high risk of brain injury.
Runit Championship League event winner says $20k cash prize ‘gives us a head start’ in lifeNew Zealand· 2025-05-23
Stacey Mowbray is the chief executive of Headway, a concussion and brain injury education charity.
Second ‘run it straight’ event cancelled, organisers cite backlash from other eventsNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Stacey Mowbray expressed concerns about the serious risks associated with the events.
What is ‘run it straight’? The new combat sport being condemned by leading doctorsNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
