In early 2011 I was struck by the first of two brain haemorrhages. I am hardly unique or alone in that. 1 in 3 people will suffer a brain injury in their lifetime. That number is huge. It’s almost double the number of people who will develop dementia. It’s shocking to me - and you too, probably - that such a common health problem is so little known and barely spoken about. I made a full recovery but many more people don't, and I want to break the silence on this common, silent and devastating condition.

When you suffer a brain injury your life is saved by emergency medical services, but in most countries, ongoing recovery care can be hard to find, extremely limited or simply unavailable. We need to change that. It’s why I founded SameYou and campaign for your support.

Five years on, I am pleased to report that - together with your support - we are making valuable progress. Our fundraising is now helping global leaders in research and training to gain a better understanding of the unmet needs of people living with brain injuries, and develop better recovery care and therapies.

I’m really proud of you all. The road ahead - like the road to recovery - is a long one, but in 2024 and beyond, we’re going to achieve even more.

 

Thank you for your support.