The National Brain Appeal e-letter February 2020
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Wish you were here?
You could be if you bid on the incredible lots in our Mission: Possible auction!
Next week sees our Mission: Possible gala dinner in aid of Rare Dementia Support. The glittering evening, held at the exclusive Cavalry & Guards Club, will be raising money for the expansion of this vital support service for people – and their families – who are affected by a 'rare' dementia diagnosis.
If you didn't manage to get your hands on a ticket for our gala, you can still be a part of the action by bidding on some of the out-of-this-world auction prizes! There are more than 30 lots of truly incredible experiences, including:
● A luxury villa stay in Menorca ● A GMB & Lorraine Studio Tour ● A BMW Series 8 for the weekend ● An Arsenal press box experience ● A yacht charter in the British Virgin Islands (pictured above) ● A luxury stay on the shores of Lake Malawi ● A signed Glenn Hoddle shirt ● Tickets to Garsington Summer Opera ● A workshop on effective public speaking with Benet Brandreth QC – and SO much more!
Click below to take a look at some of these prizes and get bidding. (please note, the bidding link nationalbrainappeal-rds.org will not work on Internet Explorer browsers). Ends 11pm on 29 February. If you are coming along to the gala, we look forward to seeing you there!
New rehab facilities
Our latest appeal is to support an overhaul of the Neurorehabilitation Unit’s (NRU) day room to make it far more comfortable and accessible for patients and staff.
The NRU provides rehab for people over the age of 16 with the most severe life-changing brain and spinal cord disorders.
“All of our patients and their families suddenly find themselves in an extremely distressing situation," explains Dr Val Stevenson, consultant neurologist & Clinical Director for Rehabilitation at The National Hospital. "It is vital that we can provide not only an effective clinical therapeutic space, but also a welcoming feel where people can live the next two to six months of their lives."
The new space will improve on accessibility for patients, most of whom are in a wheelchair, and it will be far clearer to navigate for those with significant cognitive issues. There will also be a play area for visiting children.
We are raising £120,000 for this vital project. If you would like to find out more or donate to the appeal, click below.
On your bike!
We are looking for cyclists who are ready for their next challenge!
Prudential RideLondon is the jewel in the crown of UK cycling challenges. It kicks off at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, taking you out into the stunning greenbelt countryside and back into London, passing iconic landmarks for a thrilling gala finish on the Mall.
If you'd like to be a part of #TeamBrainAppeal, just register your interest using the link below. You can choose the 46 mile or 100 mile route – just let us know!
For more events, personal stories and how you can get involved, please visit
www.nationalbrainappeal.org. You can also follow us @brainappeal on Twitter, @brain_appeal on Instagram and on Facebook at fb/TheNationalBrainAppeal
Theresa, Marcelle, Cara, Tina, Eva, Anna, Alexis, Nicky, Kim, Jane, Marie, Shaun, Julia, Lisa and Seb
