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Glen Whitehead is raising money for Headway - the brain injury association
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Sahara Trek For Headway · 16 March 2023

EVERY 90 SECONDS someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury (ABI). There are many possible causes, such as a fall, a road traffic accident, an assault, a tumour or a stroke. A brain injury can happen to anyone, at any time. When it does, we're here to help

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Most of you will know that my work introduces me to clients who have sustained severe and complex injuries.  Many have sustained traumatic brain injuries, the effects of which can be devastating and completely life changing for both the individual and their family.

Each year an estimated 1 million people attend hospital A&E following head injury. Across the UK today there are approximately 500,000 people living with the long term effects of traumatic brain injury.

My clients and their families frequently report how much they are helped by charities and groups following injury and one of the key charities providing this much needed support is Headway.

In March 2023 I will completing a Sahara Desert Challenge raising essential funds for Headway.  I will trek for 4 days through the relentless heat of the day and camp out in the plunging temperatures at night.  It would be fantastic if you could help me reach my fundraising target of £1,500.  

The funds will make such a difference to so many families. For example £15.00 will cover a Headway volunteer expenses for a whole month.  £50.00 will provide 2 family information packs and just over £200.00 will run the UK helpline for a day. 

Thank you so much to those who have already supported me in this challenge, which was originally scheduled, for 2020 but was postponed for obvious reasons.

Thank you to those who can now help me reach the target ahead of the trek, your support is greatly appreciated

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Donation summary

Total
£1,905.00
+ £372.50 Gift Aid
Online
£1,605.00
Offline
£300.00

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