Brett Favre spoke before a Congressional committee on Tuesday. The Hall of Fame quarterback revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Former professional football player Brett Favre revealed in a congressional hearing today that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He is one of the 90,000 people in the U.S. who will be diagnosed with PD this year. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/sbw1jQe18g
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Scientists believe that PD is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Environmental factors may include head injuries, pesticide exposure, or area of residence.
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Speaking before the House Ways and Means Committee, Favre spoke about Prevacus, a company making a concussion drug that received $2 million of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Favre was the top investor in Prevacus, and text messages show he began asking state officials for help securing funds for the company in November 2018.
“Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others,” Favre said during opening remarks. “And I’m sure you’ll understand why it’s too late for me, because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. This is also a cause dear to my heart.”
Favre is 54 years old. He believes he suffered more than 1,000 concussions playing in the NFL.
BREAKING: In 2018, the 54-year-old said he believes he could have had more than 1,000 concussions during his 20 seasons in the NFL, according to ESPN. https://t.co/scAVBmqcMP pic.twitter.com/OAomc6s6FG
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