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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
• Anyone of any age or any background can get Encephalitis at any time
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
“Encephalitis is still so unheard of by so many people, yet it is just as life threatening as, if not more than, meningitis… The support from people who have been there is genuinely invaluable. It’s not a faceless charity, you know their knowledge is first-hand, and it means the world to know that there are people there for you.” Matty’s Mum
Winter Ball is Back in 2022!
We are so excited to announce that our Winter Ball is back this year on Friday 18th November 2022! Our annual winter ball has always been an amazing event, full of fun, laughter, and dancing; raising an incredible £40,000 for The Eden Dora Trust last time around. We are so excited that this brilliant event is ...
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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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CBIT Diamond Collaboration Award
We are all absolutely over the moon to have received this diamond Collaboration award from the Child Brain Injury Trust Thank you so much for this recognition of our amazing work together, and what a great night It was wonderful to be with so many inspiring people, all working to make a difference You ...
Read MoreWinter Ball is Back in 2022!
We are so excited to announce that our Winter Ball is back this year on Friday 18th November 2022! Our annual winter ball has always been an amazing event, full of fun, laughter, and dancing; raising an incredible £40,000 for The Eden Dora Trust last time around. We are so excited that this brilliant event is ...
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 MoreCBIT Diamond Collaboration Award
We are all absolutely over the moon to have received this diamond Collaboration award from the Child Brain Injury Trust Thank you so much for this recognition of our amazing work together, and what a great night It was wonderful to be with so many inspiring people, all working to make a difference You ...
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Our 8th Birthday!
The Eden Dora Trust for Children with Encephalitis turn 8 today! We launched on the very first World Encephalitis Day, and we are so proud of all that we are accomplishing … and we couldn’t do any of it without you The funds you raise with your bake sales, marathons, any-clothes days, collection ...
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Our first Skydive!
We just held our first in-person event for over 18 months! We are absolutely over the moon that last Saturday we held our very first Eden Dora Trust skydive event and wow what a fantastic day! All of the incredible people that came to #JumpForEDT and supporters had a superb time, the atmosphere was fantastic There ...
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Launching the ‘ABI Return’ Booklet
We are incredibly excited to announce the launch of a brilliant new resource from the National ABI Education and Learning Syndicate (N-ABLES), which the Eden Dora Trust are proud to have helped fund. The booklet is free-to-access and will help professionals involved in supporting children and young people with an Acquired Brain Injury to ...
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EDT Study Morning 2021!
On 6th May 2021 we had a great turnout of attendees for the virtual return of our EDT Study Morning. We hosted a panel of amazing professional experts and discussed how we can proactively help and support children and families with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) after Encephalitis. Couldn’t attend on the day? Re-watch the ...
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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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It’s national Aquired Brain Injury week & this poem written by the fantastic Harry explains just a little of what it’s like through his & many other children’s eyes with an #ABI
Read more children’s stories here:
https://edendoratrust.org/other-childrens-stories/
#ABIWeek #Encephalitis #hiddendisability
@UKABIF During acquired brain injury week, it’s a great opportunity to raise awareness of the #ABI strategy being led by @RhonddaBryant & @GillianKeegan across the #UK. @niexecutive @UKGovScotland @UKGovWales - we need to do more for Children with #ABI
3Wow, the mammoth #Abbeydale to #Aberdeen bike ride last week at @Tesco raised a whopping £446.50 🥳🙌
Enormous thanks to the wonderful customers that came to chat & find out more about @EdenDoraTrust & huge thanks to the volunteers too! 💙
#MakingADifferenceTogether #community
Join us today at @Tesco while we ride from Abbeydale to Aberdeen with the help of Firehouse Fitness Millhouses & @HSBC raising vital funds & awareness for https://www.edendoratrust.org
#ABI #encephalitis #support #Tesco
Great to present with @EmilyTa60296899 and @LMcCabeWhite at today’s seminar. Thanks to those who attended, and for some lovely comments at the end #ChildhoodABI #ABIinEducation #RehabInSchool https://twitter.com/UoNSoE/status/1522566698808840193
4Next week's #SEND seminar focusses on the impact of brain injury on education and what #SENCOs and #teachers need to know.
Wednesday 11 May, 4.30-6.30pm
Register to attend this online seminar
http://bit.ly/2ITRFMk
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