Real stories

Rhea-Olivia was given a 1% chance of survival after being involved in a car accident and sustaining a brain injury, aged two. Her mum Sotanis tells her story.

A skiing accident in France left 11-year-old Chas with a brain injury. His mum Gretchen shares their story.

After Ethan complained of headaches and fatigue he was diagnosed with an ear infection. However, an MRI scan revealed a brain tumour. Mum, Tina, shares their story.

Christina was 17 when she was involved in a horrific car accident which resulted in a brain injury. Ten years later she shares her story.

Samantha’s son Chay was 14 years old when he suffered an abscess to his right frontal lobe, resulting in a brain injury.

Barbara’s daughter Melissa was eight years old when she sustained multiple brain injuries in 2009.

Sophie sustained a brain injury in 2013. Her parents, Deborah and Lee, tell their story since the day of their daughter's accident.

Bethany suffered a stroke aged 17 while studying for her A-Levels. Now 19, she explains how it resulted in catastrophic brain injury and how stroke can affect younger people.

Katie and Luke had twin girls Addison and Isabella in May 2012. Life changed when Addison was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy and suffered a brain injury.

Kellie's teenage daughter, Hayley, was involved in a serious accident as a seven-year-old. Kellie explains how she understands her daughter's emotions and signs of what she needs.