Real stories

At the age of 16, Zac acquired a brain injury after a ruptured Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). Now aged 20, Zac wants to inspire other children and young people who find themselves in a similar situation.

Six-year-old Hubert spent eight weeks receiving intensive rehabilitation at The Children's Trust after he became suddenly ill in October 2022.

In April 2021 Aaron became very unwell after playing football and was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his brain. Mum Natalie shares their story.

Almost three years after a haemorrhagic stroke, Joey has persevered with his dream of being an artist. He shares his advice for young people getting back to their passion after a brain injury.

In 2015, 15-year-old Lewis was left with a brain injury. Now aged 21, Lewis shares his experience of school, college and university.

Jazmin was seven years old when an undiagnosed symptomless condition resulted in a brain injury. Mum Trinny shares their story.

In 2015 Lewis Houlihan suffered a brain injury as a result of an AVM. Now on work experience for The Children’s Trust, he shares his rehabilitation story.

Ann talks about her daughter Charlotte’s brain haemorrhage while on holiday with her family. Charlotte had an AVM, a rare defect of the blood vessels in the brain.