Headway Shropshire
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Hats for Headway is great way to raise awareness of the work Headway Shropshire does in our annual celebration.
The idea is very simple, all we ask you to do is wear a hat on 18th May to show your support. We would encourage you to wear a hat that is crazy and bizarre but this is not compulsory, we just want you to have fun.
Ask all your colleagues, friends and family to wear a hat for the day to raise awareness and donate £1 to Headway Shropshire
https://www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/headway-shropshire/hatsforheadwayshropshire
Why not have a royal theme with the Wedding of Harry and Megan being on the following day
It would be great if you can share your phots on social media to show your support for the work our team does.
#HatsforHeadway
A few dates to put in your diary..
Don't forget to check back regularly for updates!
Carers Support Group
Dates for your diary 2018
Headway Shropshire has grown to such an extent in recent years. With this in mind the need for carers support, information and guidance is much greater. We at Headway Shropshire would like to welcome you to join our carers group which is held at Headway Shropshire on dates stated below.
The effects of Acquired Brain Injury are so wide, so unique and also often invisible that many carers, family members and friends find it difficult to get the support they need. What Carers have in common with each other is the need to share stories and know that people really listen and understand. Our carers group is to meet other people in the same situation, to value each other’s ideas and experiences, to have a break and to get practical information.
Carers Meeting Dates
6pm-7.30pm at Headway Shropshire SY3 5HJ
Wednesday 17th January
Thursday 15th February
Tuesday 13th March
Wednesday 11th April
Thursday 17th May
Tuesday 12th June
July - HOLIDAY
August – HOLIDAY
Tuesday 11th September
Wednesday 17th October
Thursday 15th November
Tuesday 11th December
Headway Shropshire: 01743 365565
Jamie – outreach@headwayshropshire.org.uk
BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE
https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/projects/view/24809/
Hats for Headway Day takes place during Action for Brain Injury Week on Friday 12th May 2017 and is a simple, fun, and easy way to raise money for brain injury survivors around the UK.
All you have to do to get involved is wear a wacky hat, donate £1 to Headway Shropshire and post a picture on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #HatsForHeadway
Join the ULTIMATE CHALLENGE in aid of Headway Shropshire!
Survive for 24 hours in the wild in a new
challenge made to excite and push you to become stronger, daring and push you
out of your comfort zone!
Trek in the Peak District, jump into
rivers and try activities you never have before.
Become a Bear Grylls of your own in the one adventure you cannot miss.
Set in the Peak District in some of
the toughest terrain the UK has to offer, the challenge will start at 10am on
Saturday 13 May and finish at 4pm on Sunday 14 May.
An event ideal for individuals who want
to push themselves and teams who want to be stronger, work together and learn
to help others to achieve the ultimate goal.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry8U1Qz9c5M
Where: Dark Peak, Peak District
When: 13th-14th
of May (Saturday and Sunday)
Pledges:
You must commit to fundraise a minimum of £300 as an individual or £3000 as
a team (of maximum 10 people).
How
much: £30 per person for individuals, £300 per team
…and now for the fun part…
What will I be doing?
This first Survive the Wild challenge is being offered jointly by three local Headway charities – Headway Shropshire, Headway Birmingham & Solihull and Headway Worcestershire. By taking part, you will be helping your local group raise both awareness for the vital work we do and much-needed funds towards our specialist brain injury services.
Reserve your place today to avoid
disappointment!
Quick FAQs
What’s included in the cost of the challenge?
What isn’t included?
Will I need any equipment?
A
full kit list will be sent out once teams/individuals have registered. Sleeping
bags, rucksacks and camping mats are required. All safety equipment including
helmets, harnesses and wet suits are provided.
I have to drop out of the challenge/I have
not fund-raised the pledged amount.
If
you have to drop out or have not raised the pledged amount before the day of
the event you will be require to complete a payment that covers the expenses
the charity has paid for your spot.
Why do I have to pledge to fund-raise?
One
place costs us approximately £130 per participant, making the rest of the
pledge pure donations for our local charity. The money you fund-raise will not
only help us in our mission to improve life after brain injury, but it can also
help you get better quality food, sleep or other perks during your challenge.
The highest fundraiser or group will benefit of these perks, so it’s in your
own interest to increase your fundraising efforts!
Can I not pay the entire cost of the
ticket?
Unfortunately
running charitable activities means that we need further funding to ensure the
people affected by brain injury receive the services we provide. Your
fundraising is what will help us achieve our charitable goals and we cannot
accept just the full cost of the ticket.
What happens if I do not
fund-raise the pledged amount?
You
will be given fundraising support from our Headway all the way through, to
ensure that doesn’t happen. If for some reason the target is not achieved, we
will be in touch with you. We reserve the right to offer your space to another
participant.
How will I pay?
Your
initial payment of £30 will be via bank transfer or via cheque. The details can
be found on the Registration form.
