DJ Jesse Hudson discovered the vibrant world of House Music and the PLUR community at just fifteen. A school trip to downtown Toronto led him to a DJ record shop, where he bought his first record, igniting his passion. The very next night, he found himself at the iconic 23 Hop and the groundbreaking Twilight Zone. Within six months, Jesse was already spinning records, organizing first rave event in an empty warehouse in Mississauga, ON.

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36 years later Jesse is still bringing aural delights to ears around the world. After a career ending injury that left him with physical limitations and brain injuries that currently have him healing. He and his concussion specialist believe that he has CTE. CTE stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a progressive, degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma, such as concussions and other impacts, and can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and mood problems.

 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• What it is:

CTE is a neuro-degenerative disease that affects people with a history of repeated head trauma. 

 

·  · How it's caused:

           It's believed to be caused by the accumulation of abnormal protein tau in the brain, which spreads and damages brain cells.

 

·  ·  Who is at risk:

People who participate in contact sports (like football, boxing, etc.) or have a history of multiple head injuries are at higher risk. 

 

·  ·  Symptoms:

Symptoms can include memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, aggression, depression, anxiety, and eventually, dementia. 

 

·  ·  Diagnosis:

CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after death through examination of brain tissue. 

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·  ·  Treatment:

There is currently no cure for CTE, but symptoms can be managed. 

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·  ·  Prevention

CTE is a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions and repeated blows to the head.