Headway Services Manager, Mark Harris, has been overwhelmed by the support following his 7 Marathon Challenge, donations have continued to be received by Headway and the total raised has now exceeded £8000, which will go to help support local members affected by brain injury and their families.
This year Mark has not been deterred from his marathon experience and is organising and encouraging Islanders to travel across the water to compete in the Mont St Michel Marathon. “As part of my training last year I completed the marathon and it was …
It is only through this generous financial support that we can continue to develop and improve our services and support for islanders.
Member & Volunteer at Headway
Age- 27
Jason has lived with his brain injury for the last 10 years. At the age of 17 Jason had a terrible accident whilst on a snowboarding holiday in the French Alps. When snowboarding offpiste he plunged 80m off acliff sustaining a serious head injury. Jason was rescued by helicopter for emergency treatment in Geneva. He remained unconscious for 6 weeks and was then transferred to London. Jason spent 9 months in hospital relearning how to communicate & regain movement. The biggest difficulty was coping with loss …
Jersey Cow’ and ‘Jersey Snow scene’ Images Donated by Matt Porteous www.mattporteous.co.uk
Headway this year have produced a charming selection of charity christmas cards, featuring local scenes in the snow captured by local photographers. Each pack of 10 is available for just £4 and are available from Romerils Charity Christmas Card shop, Jersey Post Office and Headway Charity Shop on New St.
All funds raised will benefit local people who are affected by brain injury. This year Headway Jersey celebrates 10 years since first opening the day centre. The charity …
Headway Monsters Ball- 29th October, Grand Jersey
The Headway Monsters Ball for Halloween on Saturday 29th October saw supporters of Headway charity enjoyed an evening of exquisite entertainment at the Grand Jersey all in the name of raising much needed funds, over £2500 was raised in Auction and Raffle Prizes alone.
Along with a sumptuous three course meal & complimentary half a bottle of wine came a full evening of entertainment with a spooky twist of cabaret, acts included Ivy Paige, Pixie le Knott and The Little Big Band.
If you are interested in raising …
Headway Pirates – Treasure Trove reaches £10,500 raised at Jersey Live
This year’s Jersey Live has been a great success for local charity Headway Jersey, Headway volunteers helped setup and run the Pirate Tease stage and area throughout the weekend. Festival goers donated and bought pirate merchandise, second hand clothes, had there face painted, crafts and homemade food. Additional entertainment included the IQ stage hosting the best local bands, a silent disco and flag pulling competition. All funds raised within the Tease area will benefit local people who are affected by …
Enter our fantastic competition to win VIP Jersey Live Tickets!
This year Headway have chosen a pirate theme for their Tease area at Jersey Live!
To win this competion we are setting a fundraising challenge, to enter you will need to complete the application form which includes ideas on fun ways to raise funds for Headway. There is also a sponsorship form to enable you to collect sponsors.
Pieces of Eight- Application form
Pieces of Eight- Sponsor Form
All sponsorship Monies and funds must be donated online through www.justgiving.com/headwayjersey or submitted to Headway by the 18th August 2011!
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