Real stories

Six-year-old Lois came to The Children’s Trust for rehabilitation after a prolonged seizure caused swelling of the brain. Mum Alison shares her story.

Keira came to The Children’s Trust for intensive rehabilitation in December 2022 after being hit by a fast-moving vehicle. Fifteen-year-old Keira had sustained multiple injuries, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Mum Jane shares their story.

In September 2018 Tye arrived at The Children’s Trust for intensive rehabilitation after a bleed on the brain. Now, four years later, Tye is helping Mum Amy share their story.

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.

Teenager Floss was out celebrating her birthday in May 2019 when she sustained a severe brain injury as a passenger in a car accident. Dad Robin shares their story.

Sam was 15 when a motor Speedway racing accident left him with a serious brain injury. As part of his recovery, he spent three months with us having intensive rehabilitation. We’re thrilled that Sam is on his bike again and won his first race back.

Becki has published a poetry book looking back at life after her acquired brain injury in 2006. She talks about her poem ‘My parents’ and their role during such a challenging time.

Three years after Haydn’s life-threatening accident, which resulted in a brain injury, Haydn has finished another year at college with great success.

In October 2019 Valentina fell forwards off the banister in her family home. Mum Janine shares their story.

Harry had his first seizure in September 2016. They continued, becoming more physical, until Harry was diagnosed with Rasmussen Encephalitis in summer 2017. Mum Nikki shares their story.