Supporting, Empowering & Advocating for people living beyond acquired brain injury #livingbeyondABI
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8 Oct 2025
We are so excited!
Come and join us at @UlsterRugby Affidea Stadium š
on 13.11.25 at 7:30pm.
8 Oct 2025
Excited to announce a special 'Ruck & Roll' Charity Fundraiser in aid of @BrainInjMatters , hosted at the iconic @UlsterRugby Affidea Stadium,
Thur 13th Nov25
7:30pm - 10:30pm
All proceeds go to @BrainInjMatters
Tickets available now: lnkd.in/eP3XB83i
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
26 Dec 2025
Happy Boxing Day! Every Friday at the #ActiveTravel Hub in #Belfast we partner with @BrainInjMatters to support a rehabilitation project. Cycling is for everyone, why not get out for a spin today and work off those Christmas calories! @mcguigan_philip @petermartindup
ALT Clients from Brain Injury Matters at the Pedal Power project at the Active Travel Hub, CS Lewis Square. Philip McGuigan MLA in centre with Claire Pollock, Head of NI Sustrans, and volunteer Boyd.
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
3 Dec 2025
Enjoying International Day of Persons with Disabilities are @KidsInControl1 who performed a special piece of work Donāt Fence Me In for charity @BrainInjMatters, supported by funding from @artscouncilNI and @LyricBelfast. Stars of the stage Stephen Gifford and Kathryn Clarke were among the cast who celebrated the fabulous production with Nora Douds, Chair of the Arts Council of NI #ArtsSupportingHealthAndWellbeing
@CommunitiesNI @comartspartner @theatredanceni @UniAtypical @LottoGoodCauses
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
1 Aug 2025
What an uplifting morning to see firsthand the work of @BrainInjMatters supported by @SustransNI as they support the rehabilitation work of people with brain injuries through the power of cycling.
1 Aug 2025
Great to welcome ā¦@mcguigan_philipā© to the east #Belfast Active Travel Hub to see the popular #PedalPower project in partnership with ā¦@BrainInjMattersā© & see the amazing benefits of rehab through #cycling ā¦@mikenesbittniā© ā¦@niexecutiveā© ā¦@sustrans
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
1 Aug 2025
What a great day today with @mcguigan_philip frm @sinnfeinireland at @BrainInjMatters #PedalPower programme at #CSLewisSquare with @Sustrans
Perfect example of #CommunityRehab in action & what happens when communities come together
#LivingBeyondABI | #ABI | #Rehab
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
1 Jul 2025
Roe Valley Arts is delighted to host two exhibitions this July in partnership with @BrainInjMatters (NI).
I AM explores personal themes like identity, emotions & dreams.
Explore Interrupted (Journeys) tells the tale of the stranded Ross Sea Party.
š bit.ly/3I1haw5
ALT I AM, is an exhibition through which the artists have explored personal themes like identity, emotions and dreams, aiming to represent themselves beyond preconceptions.
ALT Explore Interrupted (Journeys) tells the tale of the stranded Ross Sea Party, a branch of Sir Ernest Shackletonās Trans-Antarctic Expedition
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
13 Jun 2025
Inspiring connection & energy @CreativeBrainWk as people with lived experience of acquired brain injury collaborate with artist Rachel Fitzpatrick on a striking mandalaāan expression of the cyclical journey of change after brain injury. Huge thanks @BrainInjMatters & @ABIIreland
ALT Photographs by David Keegan
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
We had an incredible evening at last nightās Country Hits and Heart event at Stormont. It was a privilege to hear Auburn McCormick share her story. Her journey and music were both truly inspiring. We were delighted to sponsor this event in support of @BrainInjMatters.
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
1 Jun 2025
listening to @auburnmcc speaking on @bbcradioulster to @Anna__Q about her first international tour and upcoming performance at #Stormont for @BrainInjMatters (Fast-forward to 12.07): bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bā¦
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
28 May 2025
Are you as excited as @BrainInjMatters and @auburnmcc for our upcoming Concert in #Belfast on Wed 4th June?
If youād like to support @BrainInjMatters and hear how @auburnmcc went from being in a coma to becoming a recording artist, get your ticket now: register.enthuse.com/ps/evenā¦
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
20 May 2025
The Health Minister visited the #PedalPower initiative last month to hear about the work @BrainInjMatters is doing supporting people affected by acquired brain injury, through access to adapted cycles along with @SustransNI š² #ABIWeek2025
19 May 2025
Proud to attend #ABIWeek2025 at Stormont to launch the new Northern Ireland Acquired Brain Injury Forum with @UKABIF @BrainInjMatters, @cedarfoundation, @cbituk & @HeadwayUK. Wonderful to see so many people from across the sector come together for a shared cause
#LivingBeyondABI
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
19 May 2025
Proud to attend #ABIWeek2025 at Stormont to launch the new Northern Ireland Acquired Brain Injury Forum with @UKABIF @BrainInjMatters, @cedarfoundation, @cbituk & @HeadwayUK. Wonderful to see so many people from across the sector come together for a shared cause
#LivingBeyondABI
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
19 May 2025
Speakers at the #NIABIF launch are detailing how the Forum will raise awareness, advocate, educate and influence change for those affected by Acquired Brain Injury in Northern Ireland. #ABIWeek @cbituk @cedarfoundation @UKABIF @BrainInjMatters @HeadwayUK
ALT Gerard Anderson NIABIF, Navy suit, glasses short black hair.
ALT Dr Czarina Kirk Neurophyschiatric. Bobbed black hair, wide smile at lectern
ALT Chloe Hayword UKABIF at lectern. Long hair hand raised while speaking.
ALT Melanie Bowden. Headway at lecture.blue dress glasses bobbed hair.
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
19 May 2025
On #ABIWeek25 we are attending the launch of #NIABIF. Health Minister @mikenesbittni has opened the event by emphasising the positives of connected and collaborative working. The forum brings together @cedarfoundation, @HeadwayUK @BrainInjMatters @cbituk working together to improve ABI services.
ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt launching the NIABIF Event at Parliament Buildings. He is standing at a lecture in a sharp dark suit. His hand is raised and he is talking purposefully.
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
Paschal OāHare Solicitors is proud to partner with @BrainInjMatters to ensure people affected by brain injury in Northern Ireland get the support they need. #ABIWeek #BrainInjuryAwareness pjohare.com/blog/paschal-ohaā¦
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
13 May 2025
Buy your tickets now for #CountryHitsAndHeart in aid of @BrainInjMatters to support families affected by #ABI: register.enthuse.com/ps/evenā¦
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, network & dancing: all in aid of @BrainInjMatters
#LivingBeyondABI
#CountryHitsAndHeart
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
12 Apr 2025
The Trash Fashion Gala 2025 today at City Hall as part of the Learning Festival.I had the pleasure of presenting the certificates to the participants. So much creativity and inclusivity, everyone who took part should be so proud of themselves.
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
11 Apr 2025
Great to see @BrainInjMatters new trike!
11 Apr 2025
Belfast Lord Mayor Cllr Micky Murray came to celebrate the fundraising efforts of Frank McKee whose cycling challenge resulted in a new ā¦@icetrikesā© for the #PedalPower project at CS Lewis Square š„³ ā¦@belfastccā© ā¦@BelfastLiveā© ā¦@BrainInjMattersā© ā¦
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
11 Apr 2025
Belfast Lord Mayor Cllr Micky Murray came to celebrate the fundraising efforts of Frank McKee whose cycling challenge resulted in a new ā¦@icetrikesā© for the #PedalPower project at CS Lewis Square š„³ ā¦@belfastccā© ā¦@BelfastLiveā© ā¦@BrainInjMattersā© ā¦
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Brain Injury Matters retweeted
10 Apr 2025
After a table discussion about what rehabilitation means to us and how it can be improved, we are joined by Aoibheann Magee and Lisa Leckey from @BrainInjMatters @PedalPowerGroup , talking about how rehabilitation has helped them
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