Our fundraising events

We have places available in a number of exciting fundraising events in 2018.

If you need any help with fundraising, please download our fundraising guide or get in touch by emailing the fundraising team or calling +44 (0)1653 692583.

We also have a sponsorship form which can be downloaded and printed out.

Accumulator Challenge 2019

It's back! Our teams used their business acumen to accumulate cash for charity. 2018's Accumulator Challenge raised over 10k of life-saving money and now we are hoping to top that in 2019. Read more

London Winter Walk

Join over 2,000 challengers on the 2020 London Winter Walk on Sunday, January 19 Read more

Easter 50 Challenge - London

11 April 2020 - Easter Saturday Read more

Jurassic Coast Challenge 2019

Walk, Jog or Run along the dramatically stunning Jurassic Coast in Devon and Dorset. June 16/17, 2020 Read more

London 2 Brighton Challenge 2019

May 23/24, 2020 Read more

South West Coast 2 Coast challenge

July 25/26 Read more

South Coast Challenge 2020

29/30 August, 2020 Read more

Latest

My Brain and Me - Roz's Story

Roz, who was affected twice by anti NMDAR encephalitis while completing her secondary education, shares her story with us.

My Brain and Me - Eddie's Story

Eddie shares his experiences and insights five years on from his first diagnosis of encephalitis.

Great North Run 2020

Join thousands of runners for the iconic half marathon in Newcastle upon Tyne on Sunday, September 13, 2020.

Great South Run 2020

The world's leading 10 mile running event returns to Portsmouth on Sunday 18 October 2020 and entries are now open.

NMDAR antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that causes psychiatric features, confusion, memory loss and seizures followed by a movement disorder, loss of consciousness and changes in blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.

Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis which happens when herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the brain. Usually, it begins with ‘flu-like’ symptoms followed by neurological deterioration, which may include personality and behavioural changes, seizures, weakness and difficulties in communication.

What is encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.

West Nile encephalitis

West Nile encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. People usually become infected after being bitten by a mosquito, which has fed on an infected bird.

Guidelines for recovery

No two people with encephalitis have the same outcomes. People recover at different paces. Recovery can be helped by having lots of rest, good nutrition, helpful social network and support from professionals.

Limbic encephalitis

The term ‘limbic encephalitis’ (LE) describes the condition when limbic areas of the brain are inflamed (swollen) and consequently not functioning properly. Most forms of LE fall into two main categories: infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis.

Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is an infectious encephalitis caused by Japanese encephalitis virus transmitted by mosquitoes, called ‘Culex’ mosquitoes.

Hashimoto's encephalopathy

Hashimoto's encephalopathy is a rare condition, which is probably of autoimmune origin. The concept of HE is becoming fragmented into a number of other types of autoimmune encephalitis which appear to have their own autoantibodies, prognosis and associated features.

Death from encephalitis

Encephalitis is a serious neurological condition and unfortunately, despite improvements in specific and more supportive treatments such as excellent intensive care management, encephalitis still has a high mortality (death) rate.

Measles infection and encephalitis

Measles causes encephalitis in children with measles infection. Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is a very effective way to prevent against these diseases.

Peak District Challenge 2020

Thames Path Challenge 2020

Our fundraising events

Accumulator Challenge 2019

London Winter Walk

Easter 50 Challenge - London

Isle of Wight Challenge 2020

Bristol 10k 2020

Jurassic Coast Challenge 2019

London 2 Brighton Challenge 2019

Lake District Challenge 2020

Cotswold Way Challenge 2020

Peak District Challenge 2020

South West Coast 2 Coast challenge

South Coast Challenge 2020