Solicitors raise £40,000 for brain injury charity

A fundraising ball has generated significant support for a brain injury charity, bringing together hundreds of guests for an evening of entertainment and generosity.

Award-winning and B Corp listed EMG Solicitors, with offices across the North of England, raised £40,000 for Headway - the brain injury association during its annual WonderLAN Ball at The Fed in Gateshead.

Proceeds from the sold-out event will support Headway’s Look Ahead North (LAN) weekend, an annual activity retreat for brain injury survivors, their families, carers and volunteers.

Now in its ninth year, the WonderLAN Ball has raised over £140,000 for Headway since its inception in 2015. This year’s theme, ‘Novemberfest,’ offered a unique spin on Oktoberfest, featuring live performances from Back Chat Brass and host Matt Bailey from BBC Radio Newcastle.

Emma Gaudern, chief executive officer of EMG Solicitors, said: “We’re incredibly proud to continue our support for Headway and its outstanding work to improve life after brain injury.

“Every year our WonderLAN Ball raises tens of thousands of pounds to help deliver the charity’s annual Look Ahead North weekend; giving brain injury survivors in the North East the opportunity to try new activities and experiences, and to come together to share their recovery journey and support one another.

“Because of our firm’s specialism in Court of Protection (COP), a core part of our work is helping brain injury survivors and their families with legal matters. We want to give back to people living in our community and support their ongoing rehabilitation. 

“I’d like to thank each and every person that joined us at this year’s WonderLAN Ball for being so generous and supporting a charity so close to our hearts.”

Funds raised will enhance the LAN weekend, held at the Calvert Trust in Kielder, where participants enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and live entertainment, fostering confidence and community among attendees.

Luke Griggs, chief executive of Headway, added: “Brain injury can change lives in an instant. It can lead to social isolation and incredible pressures being placed on families.

“This has been yet another magnificent event which supports our annual Look Ahead North activity weekend; an opportunity for brain injury survivors to experience the camaraderie, confidence building, and emotional support which are essential in life after brain injury.”

“The support provided by EMG Solicitors over the past nine years has been phenomenal.

“This enabling and empowering weekend is for many people affected by brain injury, the highlight of their year as it gives them so much confidence. And it simply would not be possible without the efforts of Emma and Jemma, their team and all those who contribute to the amazing WonderLAN Ball each year.”

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