This week’s meeting
President Dave reported on the very successful partners Lunch held the previous Thursday, and the Polio “Ride the Trains” day on Friday
Peter Ross advised of the recent Rotary Club of Auckland tribute PHF lunch to Sir David Levene, and the planning for District Youth activities in the coming year.
Headway Brain Injury
We were sobered and confronted by Steve Jenkins and Ruth Hamilton from the Headway Brain Injury Trust. www.headway.org.nzIn view of its seriousness, since 1994 the W.H.O. has mandated “Brain” Injury, rather than “Head” Injury to describe the condition.
There are about 125 NZ cases a day: up to 30% medical in origin, the rest caused by trauma. Another breakdown: Falls 40%, Motor accidents 25%, Medical issues 20%, Assault 15%
Steve talked of concussion as a mechanical event – “the journey” – with brain injury sadly sometimes “the destination.” Headway works with a programme of activities, services and support.......
– with a growing focus in the future on education. Ruth told us of the history of Headway in Auckland and reported on the inspiring stories of some of those
helped.
As Steve leaves for pastures new, we wish Ruth and the new manager well in continuing to provide essential on-going encouragement for those whose lives and livelihoods may have suddenly been changed in an instant. A vital charity, worthy of our support.
As Steve leaves for pastures new, we wish Ruth and the new manager well in continuing to provide essential on-going encouragement for those whose lives and livelihoods may have suddenly been changed in an instant. A vital charity, worthy of our support.
John Graham thanks Steve & Ruth on our behalf ( with what else but Ruby's Teatowels ! x 2!! Big Wig Ed)