We have decided to do something different today; JMW Solicitors have kindly put together a video of how they have been taking action to raise awareness and fundraise for the charity.
You can watch the video on our YouTube channel here. Or read below for the transcript of the video.
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| JMW Manchester Marathon Team |
Gordon joined the rest of Team JMW who have been taking action for the Child Brain Injury Trust, doing everything from zip slides to marathons.
Action for their cause is important to us [JMW] let us tell you why...
An estimated 1 in 30 children and young people in Britain will sustain a brain injury.
The brain is not fully developed until you reach your mid-20s, so predicting a final outcome in the case of childhood brain injury is very hard.
“If you have a child who has a brain injury, that is something that is more than likely going to be with them for the rest of their lives, so as a charity I think it is as worthwhile as you get.”
JMW Solicitors has worked with many families affected by brain injury, and we see firsthand the heartache and pain it can cause. The Child Brain Injury Trust provides VITAL emotional support to families affected by brain injury during a very difficult time.
“I think it is important, that as Personal Injury lawyers we give something back to the clients that we represent.”
This is why Hannah Atkinson (Paralegal) was one of four from JMW who took action and ran the Manchester Marathon in 3hr 48!
“Naturally it is a fantastic cause; I think it deserves being thrust into the public eye and every bit of support that we can possibly raise for it, and every bit of awareness I think is well deserved because it really just gives the charity the opportunity to bring to the public attention how difficult it is for both the children and families on a day to day basis.”
When we take action for the Child Brain Injury Trust, we think about all the families who have been affected by brain injuries who we have encountered as lawyers.
Why is Action for Brain Injury Week important?
“It is an important issue, and I think that there are a lot of misconceptions out there about brain injuries and people perhaps don’t realise just what a massive impact it can have on people’s lives and to bring that more into the public eye is definitely very worthwhile.”
JMW is a member of the Child Brain Injury Trust’s Legal Services Directory and we would like to thank them for their support.
If you would like support or more information, contact our helpline on 0303 303 2248 or helpline@cbituk.org.
If you'd like to get involved in taking Action or supporting our work, please email Emily Honey.
