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Brain Injury Charity Faces Funding Crisis
26 Aug
Summary
- Headway North Staffordshire urgently needs funds.
- Speech and counselling services are at risk.
- £44,000 is required to sustain services for a year.
A charity dedicated to assisting individuals with brain injuries has made a critical plea for financial support. Headway North Staffordshire, operational since 1985, is currently facing the potential cessation of its speech therapy and counselling services due to inadequate funding.
The organization has announced it must raise £44,000 to ensure the continuity of these essential services for a full year. The threat to these programs has prompted an urgent call to the community and potential donors.
Graham Maddox, a former recipient of the charity's support, highlighted the transformative impact of their services. He shared that he could initially utter only the word "help" but has since significantly improved, now capable of holding conversations. Maddox now volunteers his time by leading woodworking classes, a testament to his recovery and the charity's effectiveness.
