Charity supporting brain injury survivors to host golfing event again after 10 years hiatus

Headway, the brain injury association, has announced the return of its charity golf day after a decade-long hiatus.

This time, it's being held at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa in Knutsford, promising to be bigger and better than ever.

The charity is inviting businesses and individuals alike to join them for a day of golfing excitement at the renowned venue in Knutsford on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

This exceptional event is not just about golf; it's about coming together and creating a positive impact for those affected by brain injury.

"We believe in the power of sports to bring communities together and create positive change," said Holly Howey, event organiser.

"The Headway Golf Day presents a wonderful opportunity for golfers of all levels to come together, enjoy a fantastic day on the impeccable fairways and greens of The Mere, and make a difference to the lives of brain injury survivors."

Headway provides support, services and information to brain injury survivors, their families, and carers, as well as to professionals in the health and legal fields. It has more than 100 groups and branches throughout the UK.

Every year around 350,000 people are admitted to hospital with an acquired brain injury. That's one every 90 seconds.*

This could be due to a fall, stroke, road traffic collision, an assault, tumour, or brain haemorrhage. However, even seemingly mild knocks to the head, such as when playing sport, can result in concussion and cause long-term problems.

It can happen to anyone, at any time, and the effects can be devastating and permanent.

Iain Millar knows this all too well; it was during a rugby match in 2013 when he sustained a Diffuse Axonal Brain Injury. As he tackled an opponent, his head hit the