On 5th March, a panel of 3 clinicians living with brain injury shared their personal & professional experience regarding #BrainInjury . Here is a link to the video recording of this discussion, which took place during #CreativeBrainWeek 2024.
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Our #Wexford members have been very busy lately. Recently, Wexford TD Verona Murphy invited the members to tour Dáil Éireann. The members also hosted a bake sale for #BakeForBrainInjury & there was great excitement when Football legend, #PaulMcGrath joined for a cuppa & a bun.

Our #Lisrath team and members in Louth enjoyed a fantastic bake sale on 3rd April for #BakeForBrainInjury . It was great to see so many faces there to support brain injury survivors. Huge thanks to everyone that contributed and attended!
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Have you signed up to #AbseilForBrainInjury ? Are you unsure of how to get there? Getting to Smithfield by public transport couldn't be easier, thanks to the direct Luas line! Sign up now at abiireland.ie/events/abseil-….
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Paul Flinter was only 52 years old when a stroke left him with a brain injury and #aphasia . In the Carlow Nationalist, Paul discusses setting up 'Talking Heads', a support group for people living with aphasia in Carlow.

Read more at carlow-nationalist.ie/2024/04/10/tra…

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Jimmy's story is one of resilience, determination and hope and it is clear his story has touched many hearts. Thank you all for your generous donations this Easter. Jimmy would like to extend a huge thank you to you all for your kindness.

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We're delighted to welcome Dr. Karen Foley as our new #CEO , a role which she officially began on 8th April 2024. Karen is dedicated to improving lives for #BrainInjurySurvivors & will passionately safeguard what we have achieved to date as we progress towards future goals.

Huge congratulations to Jane Sealy, the winner of our Rituals Gift Set. Thank you to everyone who entered the competition by fundraising for #BakeForBrainInjury ! Your support means the world to us.

'You feel like you're an alien and everything is new to you.'

New #study in the UK aims to break the link between #BrainInjury & #Depression . In this article, some of the participants talk about their struggles with mental health after a brain injury

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After a brain injury, many survivors turn to art to express their emotions & this is evident in each of our services, where our members create incredibly powerful pieces. On #WorldArtDay , we would like to showcase some of their fantastic pieces.

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We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported our #Rochestown service's #bake & #plant sale. We really appreciate the support! Thank you also to Windyridge Nurseries & Garden Centre for donating plants & to ZFFoodie for donating treats!

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Have you signed up to #AbseilForBrainInjury ? Make a difference, while experiencing an unforgettable adventure! Abseil 190 feet down the iconic Skyview Tower in #Smithfield , #Dublin on Sat, 27th April to raise funds for brain injury survivors. Sign up at abiireland.ie/abseil2024

With the right support & services, Jimmy began to rebuild his life. He's sharing his story to raise awareness for the approx. 150,000 people in #Ireland living with a brain injury.

Will you support brain injury survivors like Jimmy? #Donate at abiireland.ie/how-to-help/do…

Want to know more about the services offered by #AnversHousing ? Branford has been living in our Anvers service in Cloch Cora, #Waterford , since June 2021 & it has helped him to regain his confidence & live as independently as possible. This is his story.

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When a person acquires a brain injury, they can experience a range of symptoms that impact their daily life. Try to be understanding as your loved one adjusts to life after their brain injury. This #quote from #BrainLine .org sums up how a brain injury survivor can feel.

We were delighted to have the World Health Organization (WHO) Assistive Technology group visit our Dun Laoghaire Clubhouse in March to view the work of our #CreATe team & meet some of the brain injury survivors availing of the service. #BrainInjury #WHO #AssistiveTechnology

Many brain injury survivors like Jimmy are inappropriately placed in nursing homes because they don't have access to the #services they need. Visit abiireland.ie/Jimmy to read Jimmy's story.

#Donate at abiireland.ie/donate to support brain injury survivors like Jimmy.

Huge thanks to everyone who supported our #BakeForBrainInjury bake sale in our bookshop in Cashel, County Tipperary on 15th March. It was a great success and €435 was raised.
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After his #BrainInjury , Jimmy found the recovery journey tough. He had to relearn everyday skills, which could be frustrating at times. Jimmy's story shows you can overcome even the toughest of obstacles with the right support. Read more at abiireland.ie/Jimmy

Huge thanks to the #UCD Neurology Student Association, who hosted a #BakeSale on-campus to raise money for Acquired Brain Injury Ireland. March might be over but if you'd still like to get involved & host your own Bake, sign up at abiireland.ie/BakeForBrainIn…
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