Doctors say heat illness is usually the result of overexertion in hot, humid weather and can cause fatigue, muscle cramping, or heat stroke – which can be deadly. They recommend drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. In fact, they advise athletes to drink water the night before, to ensure they're well hydrated when they hit the field.

In April of 2016, Christopher Martin suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, which is when a blood vessel bursts, causing bleeding in the brain. The stroke damaged cells and damaged Martin's right side of his body. After multiple visits to the hospital at the Cleveland Clinic and Mercy Health St. Rita's, Martin was frustrated where he was at, and pointed at a moment where he knew that his life was changed.