Real life stories
Real life stories
Ian’s Huntington’s Disease story
Ian passed away after failings in his care. The Brain Charity supported his family.
Category: Info & advice
Published: 30 March 2022
Paul’s subarachnoid haemorrhage story: “I had to relearn how to walk and fell into debt. The Brain Charity was a breath of fresh air”
Single dad Paul couldn't work after his subarachnoid brain haemorrhage and got into debt.
Category: Info & advice
Published: 28 April 2022
Rupak’s MS story: “I was homeless after my diagnosis – The Brain Charity finding me a home was irreplaceable”
The Brain Charity's staff helped Rupak find somewhere to live so he could spend time
Category: Info & advice
Published: 8 November 2022
Dominick’s AVM story: “I thought I was too young to have a stroke at 24 – The Brain Charity motivated me to keep going”
Dominick learned to walk and talk again following 9-hour brain surgery to remove the arteriovenous
Category: Info & advice
Published: 19 April 2022
Paul’s Motor Neurone Disease story: “The spirit of community at The Brain Charity makes me feel better about life”
Paul's MND means he can't work - he now volunteers at The Brain Food Cafe.
Category: Info & advice
Published: 1 November 2021
Lindsey’s MS story: “Diagnosis was like falling into a hole – The Brain Charity’s help was life-changing”
Lindsey was diagnosed with MS in October 2020.
Category: Info & advice
Published: 21 September 2021
Graham’s brain haemorrhage story: “I went from working in intensive care to being there myself”
Graham, 58, started his career as a pharmacist at The Walton Centre.
Category: Info & advice
Published: 31 August 2021
Ian’s brain injury story: “I forgot my wife and kids after I was brutally attacked by a stranger on Christmas Eve”
The dad-of-three was punched to the floor and hit his head on the kerb.
Category: Info & advice
Published: 15 March 2021
Jeanie’s brain tumour story: “I was terrified for my family; The Brain Charity helped me regain control”
She thought her symptoms were the menopause - but was then diagnosed with two tumours.
Category: Info & advice
Published: 31 March 2021
Marie’s brain tumour story: “I said goodbye to my newborn daughter and had to learn to walk again”
The new mum found out she had a golf ball-sized meningioma after giving birth.
Category: Info & advice
Published: 22 March 2021
