Normally I would be insanely stressed with all the upcoming christmas events that would be coming up at The Brain Charity. Last year I took over the running of Liverpool's Annual Snow Ball which is the charity's biggest fundraiser of the year. This year, for the obvious reason, we are unable to put this event on which presented us with a bit of a challenge. The cost of our services increase because we wanted to protect our community from many of the difficulties that faces people with disabilities during a global pandemic. 

Social isolation, financial hardship and discrimination are all things that affect those who are affected by neurological conditions anyway but COVID19 has further exacerbated these issues.

As I haven't been able to organise many events this year my job has shifted its focus toward collecting case studies from people who have found The Brain Charity had helped them through a difficult time or has provided them a vital sense of community. It can be quite difficult doing these interviews, hearing about the struggles people have managing their symptoms and dealing with the terrible treatment they receive from others.

Despite how upsetting some of these case studies are, it can also be gratifying to hear how much of an impact my colleagues work makes in the lives of those who need them. In a year where I have barely been in the same room as my colleagues I still know that they are still supporting those who are so often forgotten. 

I'd be incredibly grateful if you could support my fundraiser. I have significantly underestimated how difficult 600 star jumps are and so it would be wonderful if you would help me make the inevitable damage I'm going to do to my body worth it in some way.

Love and solidarity to you and yours - hate and dissolution to your enemies.

Gregory

xxx