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 2018

It's back! Use your business acumen to accumulate cash for charity. 2017's Accumulator Challenge raised over 14k of life-saving money - sign up for a November to remember. Read more

London 2 Brighton Challenge 2019

May 25/26, 2019Read more

Jurassic Coast Challenge 2019

Walk, Jog or Run along the dramatically stunning Jurassic Coast in Devon and Dorset. June 8 and 9, 2019 Read more

Great South Run 2019

October 20, 2019Read more

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Information about NHS Continuing Healthcare by Mea Fyfe, of Moore Blatch Solicitors.

What route should BrainWalk take? You decide!

Which towns and cities should Brian the Brain and BrainWalk visit ahead of World Encephalitis Day? You decide!

Larry's story

Larry, from Virginia in the USA, was a Government employee in Washington D.C. when he fell ill with what was believed to be Herpes Simplex Encephalitis in the mid 1990s. This is his story.

BrainWalk app picks up two national awards

The Encephalitis Society has claimed two leading awards for its World Encephalitis Day mobile phone App,

Anti-NMDAR 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Our Helpline is here to help you with any questions about encephalitis

Accumulator Challenge 2018

Thames Path Challenge 2019

Our fundraising events

Accumulator Challenge 2018

Isle of Wight Challenge 2019

London 2 Brighton Challenge 2019

Jurassic Coast Challenge 2019

Cotswold Way Challenge 2019

Peak District Challenge 2019

Chiltern Challenge 2019

South Coast Challenge 2019

Thames Path Challenge 2019

Thames Bridges Trek 2019

Great North Run 2019

Great South Run 2019