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What is Encephalitis?
• Encephalitis is inflammation or swelling of the brain
• Childhood Encephalitis usually results in an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) which can cause long term physical and cognitive problems
• Affecting over 6,000 people a year in the UK alone
How we help
• Personally support families going through Encephalitis
• Raise awareness
• Fund research into causes, diagnoses & treatments
• Fund training for those involved with the ongoing care and rehabilitation of children with life changing Acquired Brain Injuries
Matty’s story
New Ambassador: Emily Maitlis!
“I am proud to support the terrific work of The Eden Dora Trust – providing valuable help for children and families affected by Encephalitis…” We are so excited to announce Emily Maitlis as our newest official ambassador! Emily is an incredible, inspiring woman, and we are overjoyed to welcome her to team EDT ...
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Huge Christmas Giveaway!!
We are doing an incredible Christmas Giveaway with an amazing double layered luxury hamper from Chatsworth and a ton of Yorkshire Tea – all worth over £200!! Donate now to to be in with a chance of winning! Donate Here This year has been incredibly hard for everyone, so we decided that ...
Read MoreNew Ambassador: Emily Maitlis!
“I am proud to support the terrific work of The Eden Dora Trust – providing valuable help for children and families affected by Encephalitis…” We are so excited to announce Emily Maitlis as our newest official ambassador! Emily is an incredible, inspiring woman, and we are overjoyed to welcome her to team EDT ...
Read MoreHuge Christmas Giveaway!!
We are doing an incredible Christmas Giveaway with an amazing double layered luxury hamper from Chatsworth and a ton of Yorkshire Tea – all worth over £200!! Donate now to to be in with a chance of winning! Donate Here This year has been incredibly hard for everyone, so we decided that ...
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Co-op Local Charity!
We are over the moon to announce that we have been chosen as one of the charitable organisations to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund this year. Please show us your support and help us to raise vital funds so we can continue supporting Children with Encephalitis and Brain Injuries – at no extra ...
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‘The Ball That Should Have Been’
We depend on our Winter Ball for a huge amount of our yearly fundraising. It would have been this November, but COVID had other plans. Our ball is our biggest annual fundraising event, raising an incredible £40k last year – an amount we rely upon to survive. One of our lovely supporters, Tanya, has ...
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day
On this year’s World Mental Health Day (and every day too!), it’s SO important to speak with your children about how they’re really feeling. Anxiety, depression, lethargy, worry, loss of appetite, self-loathing – struggles with mental health can come in all different shapes and sizes, and sadly no one is exempt – including, and ...
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6th Bday Celebrations – March 2020
This coming Sunday 8th March 2020 we’ll be celebrating our 6th birthday with a day of entertainment and a luxury afternoon tea! The day is always great fun for adults and children at Whirlowbrook Hall, and we’d love to see you there. Tickets sell quickly for this event, so book now to avoid dissapointment!
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Louis Tomlinson
I had never heard of Encephalitis or acquired brain injury until I met Eden.
Paul Wait
I was stunned to hear Eden’s story when Phil first told me and had never heard of the illness.
Paul Dickov
I was so honoured to be invited to become a Patron of this wonderful charity.
Andrew Flintoff
I am both thrilled and proud to have become a Patron of The Eden Dora Trust
Joe Hart
I consider it a great privilege to be a Patron of The Eden Dora Trust.
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Our COVID survey study for children with #braininjury & their families is extending the current round of recruitment to 31 March 2021. Plesse contact us on COVIDExeterStudy@outlook.com to find out more & to take part. https://twitter.com/canexeter/status/1361636997597691905
🌟New Study: Do you have a child aged 5-17 yrs with prenatal or acquired brain injury? Do you live in the UK? If you would like to help with our research on the impact of COVID-19 (with a chance to win a £20 voucher), please get in touch with us via COVIDExeterStudy@outlook.com
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