Stamford Bridge World Cup Event in Safe Hands for Brainwave

World Cup fever comes early to Stamford Bridge in May, as Brainwave, one of the UK’s leading charities for children with disabilities and development delay, hosts a world cup dinner with some very special guests. Taking place on Wednesday, 19th May, the event features a ‘Beat the Goalie’ competition with a difference as England’s most capped player, goal keeping legend Peter Shilton, stands between would be penalty takers and the chance to say you’ve scored past a man who played in three World Cups. 1966 Hat trick hero, Sir Geoff Hurst, will also be in attendance on the night, taking part in a World Cup Q&A and guests will have the chance to have their picture taken with the actual match ball Sir Geoff and the rest of team played with in the famous final against West Germany. Brainwave helps children, between the ages of six months to 12 years, who have a brain injury, genetic condition or Developmental Delay. The charity is working with Manchester based Chris O’Connor Promotions to host the event which will raise money for its centres and programmes throughout the UK. Commenting ahead of the event, Christine Cryne, CEO for Brainwave, said: “We are all really excited about the event and would like to thank all of those who are giving up their time in order to make it a truly memorable World Cup Dinner. “Fundraising events such as these are vital in order for us to continue our work to help children reach their full potential and we hope that this celebration World Cup Dinner with some genuine footballing legends will help raise both money and the profile of Brainwave and the important work we do.” Tickets for the event are still available. For more information contact Claire Hughes on +44(0)161 448 0900 or email: claire@corporate-elements.co.uk Editor’s notes 1. Places on the programme are available for children at the South West Centre. For more information see www.brainwave.org.uk ; email: enquiries@brainwave.org.uk or phone: 01278 429089. 2. Brainwave’s team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists development therapists and teachers seek to transform the lives of children with disabilities. By working with parents, giving them relevant therapy equipment and teaching them correct handling skills, they are empowered to actively participate in their child’s development. 3. Families are invited to the Centre for a two day Initial Assessment where the child is assessed and a programme designed for the child. On the second day the family are shown how to undertake the exercises, which they then carry out at home, retuning to the Centre every 4-6 months when the exercises are adjusted. 4. Brainwave currently has 480 families on Programme and the enquiries are growing at 30%. 5. See the charity’s video at http://uk.youtube.com/BrainwaveCentre . 6. Brainwave uses mainstream neuroplasticity techniques in its programmes. Most of it therapists NHS trained.

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