My Brain My Story 2025

Please note My Brain : My Story is a hybrid event (in-person and virtual via Zoom)

We would love you to join us in York, England, – or virtually – at My Brain : My Story on Saturday 4 October 2025.

This event is a hybrid event for anyone who wants to listen to the experiences of people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the speakers and join us afterwards for a drinks reception (in person attendees) or virtual for the peer support gathering.

Programme

12.30pm – registration.

1pm-5pm – ‘lived’ experience speakers.

5pm – drinks reception (in person attendees) / On line after event peer support gathering (virtual attendees)

Confirmed Speakers

  • Kathryn Rezai, UK (person affected) – bacterial encephalitis.
  • Graeme Taylor, UK (person affected) – autoimmune LGI1 encephalitis.
  • Douglas Upton, US (person affected) – autoimmune drug induced encephalitis.

More speakers to be announced soon

Ticket Information

The cost to attend in person is £5.00

If you are joining virtually tickets are free of charge. If you are not able to join us virtually on the day please note that the event will be recorded which will be available for 30 days to all those who have registered for a ticket.

In-person tickets are limited, please book early.

The Venue

The Grand, Station Rise, York, YO1 6JD UK

Venue is accessible by public transport. The train station is an approx. 10 minute walk.

Lunch is not provided , but refreshments (tea/coffee/soft drinks) will be available.

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