This spring, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland challenges you to face your fears while making a life-changing difference to survivors of brain injury and their families.
Sign up to take part in the unique and exhilarating experience of abseiling 190 feet down the iconic Smithfield Chimney in the heart of Dublin, on Sunday, April 30.
“This the second time supporters will be abseiling in Smithfield for Acquired Brian Injury Ireland. We had an amazing event there in 2021 with almost 80 people participating on the day. We’d really love to see even more people there this April. This challenge is a great way to push your own boundaries while supporting the brain injury survivors we work with,” Jonathan Power, Head of Fundraising, said.
‘Abseil for Brain Injury’ will give participants an opportunity to see all of Dublin from one of the best locations in the city, with breath-taking unobstructed views stretching as far as Howth and Killiney. This huge red brick tower dominates the Smithfield skyline and is the former chimney for the iconic Jameson Distillery.
From there, you’ll have the thrill of abseiling 190 feet to ground level – all while raising vital funds to support those impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives.
Registration is open now. Visit https://www.abiireland.ie/events/abseil-for-brain-injury-2023 to sign up and begin fundraising. All money raised will go directly to Acquired Brain Injury Ireland.
Describing her experience of ‘Abseiling for Brain Injury’, previous participant Kathy McPartland told the organisation that she’s gearing up to take part again!:
“I’m so glad I took part in this fundraising event for acquired brain injury Ireland. It’s such a worthwhile cause. I was genuinely scared but loved it – what an adrenaline rush. I’ve met some pretty amazing people through doing this too,” Kathy stated.
A figure of 19,000 people acquire a brain injury in Ireland each year – that’s 52 people every day. Brain injuries happen suddenly, often with drastic, life-altering consequences, as the result of strokes, road traffic accidents, falls and assaults. With the support of donors and through fundraisers like this one, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland provides rehabilitation to survivors and their families so that they can live their fullest lives, with confidence, as part of their communities.
For more information about this and other fundraising opportunities for Acquired Brain Injury Ireland contact Matt Powell, Community Fundraising Coordinator ([email protected]/086 410 3681 ).
