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#CaptainTom100

Headway Leicester supporters are invited to celebrate Captain Sir Tom’s achievements in a special fundraising event!

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John’s Story

John had a CVA (stroke) on the 31st May 2014. Staff from the Leicester General hospital Early
Supported Discharge Service recommended Headway.

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Sash’s Story

Sash suffered a heart attack in November 2019, which led him to sustain his brain injury. Four months later, COVID-19 imposed a national lockdown which nearly jeopardised his recovery.

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Rob Gee Workshop – Leicester Comedy Festival 2021

Members and local poet Rob Gee created a very special poem about their time at Headway in partnership with the Leicester Comedy Festival.

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Virtual Balloon Race

The 5 balloons which travel the furthest will win a prize! So buy your balloon today for the chance to win!

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Collaboration with Leicester Musical Memory Box

The new joint online music project will incorporate music and cultural references and enhance the wellbeing of people from the South Asian/ BAME community.

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Payroll Giving Week 8 – 14 February

Payroll giving offers a vital source of income to Headway Leicester which is why we are supporting Payroll Giving Week.

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Lions Club and local café deliver festive cheer to brain injury survivors and their families

People affected by brain injury across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will enjoy a festive afternoon tea this week thanks to local club, Leicester Lions.

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Handmade Crafts for Christmas

Kay has been super busy during lockdown making lots of items for us to sell and we think these will make the perfect Christmas gifts for your friends and family.

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New BAME Support Group

Our BAME group is an opportunity for brain injury survivors to meet and socialise with others whose English is not their first language.