After the frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday brings us back to what truly matters: kindness, compassion, and community. Instead of adding another item to your basket, why not give something far more meaningful? A donation to the Child Brain Injury Trust this Giving Tuesday helps children and families living with childhood-acquired brain injury rebuild their lives, one step at a time. 

Why Giving Tuesday Matters

 Every 15 minutes in the UK, a child acquires a brain injury. When that happens, families often face fear, confusion, and uncertainty about what comes next. That’s where CBIT steps in: offering guidance, emotional support, and practical help to ensure no family faces this journey alone. Your donation, no matter the size, fuels this support. It helps us deliver vital services like: 

  • £10 funds an hour of emotional support through our counselling referral service. 
  • £20 pays for an information pack for a newly diagnosed family. 
  • £50 funds a call from one of our ABI Coordinators to guide a family through their child’s hospital discharge. 
  • £100 supports workshops for professionals, helping schools reintegrate children after a brain injury.

Together, we can build brighter futures for every child and family we serve. 

Real Stories, Real Impact 

Ben’s Story

When Ben was hit by a car and sustained a traumatic brain injury, life changed in an instant. His family turned to CBIT for support during those uncertain months of rehabilitation. With guidance from an ABI Coordinator, they found the right resources and emotional strength to move forward. Today, Ben is thriving, running marathons to raise awareness and inspire others. 

Charlie’s Story

Just a year ago, 14-year-old Charlie was rushed to the hospital after falling seriously ill with encephalitis caused by a sinus infection. The illness led to a severe childhood-acquired brain injury and emergency neurosurgery. With months of rehabilitation, support from CBIT, and the unwavering love of his family, Charlie made remarkable progress: from using a wheelchair to walking with a stick. Last Christmas, Charlie placed the star on the family’s tree for the first time since his illness, a simple but powerful symbol of hope, progress, and resilience. 

These are the moments your donations make possible. Behind every number, there’s a name, a face, and a story like Ben’s and Charlie’s. 

Five Ways to Support CBIT This Giving Tuesday 

  • Donate an Hour’s Pay: Give what you might earn in an hour to help a family receive emotional and practical support. 
  • Share Our JustGiving Page: Even if you can’t donate, spreading the word helps others learn how they can support families. 
  • Start a Mini Fundraiser: Host a bake sale, dress-down day, or festive raffle to raise money for CBIT. 
  • Pledge Your Support; Follow us on social media, share our stories, and become part of our community of hope. 

 Together, We Build Brighter Futures 

At CBIT, we believe that no family should ever feel alone after a childhood-acquired brain injury. With compassion, integrity, and innovation, we work every day to elevate families and enrich futures, but we can’t do it without you. This Giving Tuesday, join us in making a difference. Together, we can create smiles, restore hope, and light the way forward for children and families across the UK. Donate now.