Individuals, community groups, schools, businesses, families and friends across Wexford are being invited to ‘Bake for Brain Injury’ this month and change the lives of the 150,000 people living with a brain injury in Ireland. Organised by Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Ireland, ‘Bake for Brain Injury’ enables the national organisation to raise vital funds to support survivors of brain injury as they work to rebuild their lives.
It coincides with Brain Awareness Week, which takes place this year between March 11-17 and is a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of the brain and brain conditions, as well as the need for more investment in services, research and prevention.
Former Ireland footballer and Wexford-resident, Paul McGrath, is supporting this year’s campaign and stressed the importance of raising both awareness and funds.
“I am excited to join Acquired Brain Injury Ireland for another fantastic fundraiser, sure it’s always a no-brainer for me. I’m always reminded of the brilliant work they do whenever I visit their Wexford service. Taking part in fundraisers like Bake for Brain Injury is a way for me to support brain injury survivors and help them to get the services they need. It’s also a chance for me to taste some home baking at the coffee day in Wexford.”
A bake sale to raise funds for the Wexford services will take place on Friday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Wexford Clubhouse, Applegreen Service Station, Rosslare Road, Drinagh, Co. Wexford (Eircode: Y35 HD9X). For more information, contact Natasha Sinnott on 086 0204986, or simply drop by on the day.
Every single year in Ireland, an estimated 19,000 people acquire a brain injury, resulting in life-altering, dramatic change. These injuries happen suddenly and are often traumatic, caused by road traffic accidents, stroke, assaults, concussion and viral infections like meningitis. Because each brain injury is unique, every survivor needs dedicated supports and a tailor-made rehabilitation plan.
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Ireland offers the specialist care that they need. The organisation supports an estimated 1,100 people annually, as well as their families and carers. Interim Head of Fundraising, Marissa Tuccelli invites everyone to get involved and raise some dough:
“This March we’re asking everyone to get behind brain injury survivors. Have a go at baking something new, treat others to your showstopper, or simply join a bake event with friends, family or colleagues. We want this year’s ‘Bake for Brain Injury’ fundraiser to be the most successful yet, so we encourage you to give what you can to help those impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives.”
Find out more and register now to take part in ‘Bake for Brain Injury’ at abiireland.ie/Bake-For-Brain-Injury. Once registered, supporters will receive a special fundraising pack which includes the new Acquired Brain Injury Ireland apron to help you get your bake on. There is also guidance on how to start fundraising, online or in person.
2024-03-09 14:00:00
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