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Brain injury charity announces national award finalists

Thu 17 Nov 2022

12 inspirational brain injury survivors, fundraisers and carers will be honoured at a national awards ceremony in December.

The awards, hosted by Headway – the brain injury association, will feature stories from extraordinary people, such as Mark Kennedy, a brain injury survivor who has now run over 100 half marathons, Mark Ewart who was about to be pronounced brain dead but made a remarkable recovery, and Nicola Strong, a devoted mother who cares for her husband, child and father – all of whom have suffered brain injuries.

The awards, which will take place on 9 December at the Landmark in London, will be hosted by acclaimed sports journalist Sam Peters, with awards being presented by double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell and Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry VC.

Headway’s Interim Chief Executive, Luke Griggs, said: “Brain injury can have a devastating impact both on an individual and the people close to them; survivors often face challenges such as memory loss, debilitating fatigue and loss of language and movement.

“Imagine one day waking up and finding you must learn to walk and talk again, that your memory is foggy, and you can’t do the things you are used to doing. It seems unimaginable, but this is a reality for many brain injury survivors. Every day we see people who have carried out incredible acts of compassion, bravery and strength and this is our chance to recognise some of them.

“We firmly believe that together we are stronger, and the Headway awards really showcase just how true this is. It is because of the support of people like our finalists, that we are able to help so many people affected by brain injury. We are thrilled to be able to honour some of our Headway heroes next month.”

The Headway awards will pay tribute to the inspirational achievements of brain injury survivors, carers, volunteers, and campaigners.

There are four awards categories: Alex Richardson Achiever of the Year, Carer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and the Stephen McAleese Outstanding Contribution to Headway. Each of the 12 finalists have been chosen by a selection panel; the category winners will be announced on the day.

“Our finalists represent just a small sample of the wonderful people we work with every day” Luke continued, “the awards will also recognise the truly remarkable support we receive from the entire Headway community.

“We hope the nation will join us in celebrating and help us to applaud everyone who ensures Headway remains a beacon of support to those in need.”

The winner of each category will be presented with an engraved silver plate. The finalists in this year’s awards include:

Alex Richardson Achiever of the Year, sponsored by Slater & Gordon

Stephen McAleese Outstanding Contribution to Headway, sponsored by No5 Barristers Chambers

Carer of the Year, sponsored by Barr Ellison LLP

Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Anthony Gold Solicitors

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Headway - the brain injury association is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity no. 1025852) and the Office of the Scottish Regulator (Charity no. SC 039992). Headway is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 2346893.

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