I am raising funds for Child Brain Injury Trust to support children with brain injuries - because every child deserves a chance to thrive
For two decades, I've poured my heart into the Child Brain Injury Trust, a cause that resonates deeply with my values of compassion, ambition, and integrity. Leading this charity, I've witnessed the transformative impact it has had on the lives of 1,500 families each year. My commitment to this cause is unwavering, and I'm driven by a vision to expand our support to 5,000 families annually.
Throughout my career, I've dedicated myself to building a charity that goes beyond providing assistance; it fosters hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The stories of countless children and their families, navigating the challenges of brain injuries, have fuelled my determination and I am determined to build a wider community of supporters and to raise awareness of the devastating impact brain injury has on families.
Over 40,000 children are affected by an acquired brain injury (ABI) each year, and this is the leading cause of disability in childhood. The rate of these types of injuries is rapidly growing each year. Children may sustain brain injury as a result of road traffic collision, assaults and falls, whilst some will acquire a brain injury through illnesses such as strokes, brain tumours and infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Any child can be affected and no one can plan for it.
Whatever the cause, these injuries will be life changing and devastating for the whole family. After the initial recovery, when the child may appear visibly healed (broken bones and bruises heal), invisible effects may continue long into the child’s development. These include difficulties with behaviour, social interactions, memory, concentration, sleep, chronic pain and fatigue as well as impacting the child’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Early intervention is crucial and that is why CBIT's dedicated and life changing ABI Coordinators work tirelessly throughout the year with hundreds of families across the country, providing desperately needed support. During the scariest and most uncertain moments that follow a brain injury, CBIT's incredible ABI coordinators will be there for families to lean on immediately following the accident or injury, bringing light and hope during the darkest of times.
Together we have the power to transform lives. Fundraise with us and we will keep working to ensure every child receives the support, kindness and opportunities they deserve to live joyful and fulfilling lives.
Your support is crucial in realising this ambitious goal. By contributing to my fundraiser, you're not just helping a charity; you're becoming a part of a movement that empowers families to overcome the hurdles of child brain injuries. Join me in making a lasting impact on the lives of these children and their loved ones.
Together, let's turn compassion into action, ambition into progress, and integrity into a foundation for brighter futures.
Thank you for your support
This project successfully funded on 26th February 2024