WHY TAKE PART IN BRAINWALK?
By taking part in BrainWalk you are not only improving your own health and wellbeing, but you are also helping to save lives.
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.
By raising vital funds for the Encephalitis Society, you are helping us to accelerate understanding and awareness of encephalitis and ensuring that those affected by this serious neurological condition get the crucial help and support they need, both today and in the future.
WHAT IS ENCEPHALITIS?
Here are five facts about this often devastating neurological condition.
HOW WILL YOUR FUNDRAISING HELP?
AWARENESS
By being part of BrainWalk, you are helping us to raise awareness of encephalitis among your friends and family in the run-up to World Encephalitis Day on 22nd February.
But why not take it a step further?
Consider approaching your local media to discuss your challenge?
Approach the operators of a well-known local landmark near you and ask them to light it up red on World Encephalitis Day and help us to shine a light on encephalitis.
SUPPORT
This year over 500,000 people worldwide will be diagnosed with encephalitis - that is one person every minute!
The Encephalitis Society provides support to people affected and their families and works with health professionals to develop easy-to-understand resources that can help rehabilitation and recovery.
We are here for anyone who needs emotional or practical help, whether it is through our helpline, mutual support groups or member events.
RESEARCH
The Encephalitis Society works with health professionals, scientists and organisations, such as the World Health Organization, on ground-breaking research into encephalitis.
This includes funding researchers in low-to-middle income countries, organising the only encephalitis-focused conference in the world, and ensuring healthcare professionals have access to the latest information on the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with encephalitis.
CLAIR'S STORY
When Clair woke up in hospital after falling ill with encephalitis, she had no idea that the people by her bedside were her parents. Four years on, and Clair still has short-term memory loss and relies on a diary to plan every task throughout the week. Her dad, Mark, tells her story.
