Collage of Brain CHarity fundraisers for summer 2022

Three cheers for The Brain Charity’s latest fabulous fundraisers – who’ve raised thousands

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Here we celebrate some of the incredible people who’ve dedicated themselves to supporting The Brain Charity over the last few months.

Feeling inspired? The Brain Charity has recently launched exciting new global fundraising treks and challenges. Fancy trekking to Petra or attempting the Italian Great Lakes Cycle? Check them out here.


Skydiver Sarah
Skydiver Sarah

Sarah threw herself out of a plane to take on a daredevil skydive in honour of her dad, who experienced a brain injury caused by a car accident before he passed away last year.

She raised more than £400 in his memory.

Fundraiser Tim with his winners medal
Marathon runner Tim

In April, Tim completed the Brighton Marathon – his first ever time tackling the 26.2 mile distance.

He said: “This was the most unforgettable moment of my life. I am really proud of myself that I didn’t give up.

The volunteers, adults and kids who gave high fives and cheers all along the way were so amazing.”

Fundraiser Libby with a Brain Charity T-shirt
Libby with her Brain Charity T-shirt

Libby raised more than £200 when she walked 12,000 steps a day throughout March – 372,000 total – for her dad, who died from a subarachnoid haemorrhage in 2016 aged 44.

She said: “It has been a wonderful experience. What The Brain Charity do is just amazing. They change lives.”

Fundraiser Roisiin wearing a cycle helmet
Stroll & Roller Roisin

Roisin raised £300 by taking part in our Stroll & Roll challenge to travel at least 60km in May.

She said: “Completing it was hard but rewarding. I have a neurological condition so it made me more determined to do this.”

Staff from Portsdown Group Practice in Portsmouth on their sponsored walk
Staff from Portsdown Group Practice in Portsmouth on their sponsored walk

The sun shone on the Portsdown Group Practice staff when they pounded the pavements for a sponsored walk.

They chose to support us as one of their team has chiari malformation and because they regularly come across neurological conditions. These superstars raised £1,417.04 across 6 GP surgeries.

Fundraising friends Claire and Laura at the finish of Wirral Coastal Walk
Friends Claire and Laura at the finish of Wirral coastal walk

Claire and Laura took on the Wirral Coastal Walk last month in memory of Claire’s dad, who passed away from a brain tumour.

They walked 12.5 miles in 4.5 hours, raising nearly £400. Check out the homemade brain boppers too!

Fundraiser Mary with her medal at the finish of the Horwich Triathalon
Mary with her medal at the finish line of the Horwich Triathalon

Mary smashed the Horwich Triathlon for The Brain Charity, in memory of her sister who sadly passed away from a brain haemorrhage.

She has raised more than £900 – far surpassing her £200 target.

Fundraiser Lisa on the quiz night
Lisa hosting the quiz night

Earlier this year, Lisa held a quiz night at Sale Sports Club dedicated to the memory of Yasal, a cherished teammate of FC Sporting Sale Tigers Under 15s who died of a brain aneurysm aged just 14.

She raised more than £705 for The Brain Charity.

Feeling inspired? The Brain Charity has recently launched exciting new global fundraising treks and challenges. Fancy trekking to Petra or attempting the Italian Great Lakes Cycle? Check them out here or email fundraising@thebraincharity.org.uk.

Category: Fundraising

Published: 11 July 2022