George's Encephalitis Story

I’m running the Tokyo Marathon for Encephalitis International 🏃‍♂️

In March, I’ll be taking on one of the biggest challenges of my life — running the Tokyo Marathon — to raise vital funds for Encephalitis International.

This cause is incredibly close to my heart. My mum suffered from encephalitis, a devastating condition that can strike suddenly and change lives forever. Our family knows first-hand the fear, uncertainty, and long-term impact that encephalitis can have — not just on the person affected, but on everyone who loves them.

Encephalitis International provides life-changing support for people and families affected by encephalitis, funds critical research, and works to raise awareness so that more people are diagnosed quickly and receive the care they need. Their work truly saves lives.

This is a small but mighty charity I hope you can help me put on the map and raise their profile to support other families like ours.

If you’re able to donate, no matter the amount, you’ll be helping to:

Support families affected by encephalitis

Fund vital research

Raise awareness of this often misunderstood condition

Thank you so much for your support — it genuinely means the world to me. Let’s do something incredible together. ❤️

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This fundraiser supports the 2026 World Encephalitis Day Appeal and the work of Encephalitis International.

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, caused by either an infection or the immune system attacking the brain in error.

Worldwide, someone is affected every 20 seconds. Encephalitis is a thief. Depending on the cause, even with treatment, up to 4 in 10 people affected will die. For the families of those who survive, it often robs them of the person they once knew.

Despite this, 77% of people have never heard of encephalitis.

This year’s World Encephalitis Day Appeal is dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of people whose lives have been changed forever - to raise awareness of the symptoms of encephalitis.

Think Brain in FLAMES, Think Encephalitis