Susanne Wagtskjold Nordbø

I februar er hvert skritt viktig

Kanskje det viktigste jeg gjør i år! Alle rundt oss vet hvor ekstremt viktig Encephalitis society har vært for oss. De hadde teams møte med meg, de sendte bøker til både skolen, fastlegen og oss. De ringte sykehuset for å lære de opp da de knapt kunne noe fra før. Denne foreningen jobber knallhardt internasjonalt og er en forening som direkte redder liv. Også er det så viktig at helsepersonell hører om dette, at foreldre og andre kjenner til symptomene. At det blir forsket mer på. Dette er i februar min hjertesak og vi skal ta mange fine turer sammen ❤️ 

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This February, I am taking part in BrainWalk and walking, jogging or running as far as I can to improve my own health and wellbeing and help save lives! 

I am raising money for the Encephalitis Society, a cause close to my heart.
Encephalitis is a neurological condition that can be devastating. Here are five facts you may not know: 

1. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain.

2. It is caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain.

3. Anyone can be affected by encephalitis – no matter their age, gender or ethnicity.

4. It has a high death rate and survivors are often left with an acquired brain injury and life-changing consequences.

5. In some cases, encephalitis can impact on mental health, causing difficult to deal with emotions and behaviours, and can lead to thoughts of self-harm and even suicide.

One person is diagnosed with encephalitis every minute across the world, and life for them and their loved ones will never be the same again.

Every donation I receive will go to the Encephalitis Society, helping accelerate understanding and awareness of encephalitis and ensuring that those affected by this serious neurological condition get the crucial help and support they need. Please help if you can.