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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 16h

We’re thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable evening of elegance, excitement, and Bond-style sophistication! ✨

Book your spot now: buff.ly/15gHtmM

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 1d

Halloween should be fun for everyone, but for children with hidden disabilities, including acquired brain injury, it can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Read (and share!) our latest blog for simple, practical tips for parents, teachers, and neighbours: buff.ly/iSPxyYb

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight’s the night when things go bump in the night… but remember, the only thing that should glow in the dark is your costume! 🧸💡 Let’s keep our little monsters safe, visible, and full of treats — not tricks!

Share your best glowing costume with us. We can’t wait to see your brilliant outfits!

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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 2d

Our amazing ABI Coordinator, Liz Burdis, has been spreading the glow far and wide: from days out with St Hild’s CofE Primary School and Chopwell Primary School (a day spent with Liz Twist MP), to the Whitley Bay Junior Parkrun with Burnetts Solicitors!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in!💛

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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 3d

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us to spread the message of being seen, not hurt, during our 2025 GloWeek! 🌟

We loved seeing all your brilliant outfits! Don’t forget to check out our new ebook 'Glow Monsters', inspired by the message of GloWeek: buff.ly/4cV6O5l

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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 4d

For young people living with an acquired brain injury, even small challenges can feel big. Our Brain Injury Info Card is a small but mighty tool that helps young people aged 11-18 navigate the world with greater confidence and understanding. Request your card here: buff.ly/vxDNsN4

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 5d

When a child acquires a brain injury, the journey can feel uncertain. We’re here to help families find their way forward with compassion, guidance, and hope. 💛

Learn more about our support: 🌐 childbraininjurytrust.org.uk

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 6d

Gloweek may be ending, but the impact continues. Thank you to everyone who pledged, shared stories, and snapped bright photos.

Keep the pledge going all year, and let’s continue to create brighter, safer days.

You can also support this and future campaigns by making a donation: buff.ly/ZokxCjb

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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 6d

✨ Our head office team is shining bright for Gloweek! ✨

Supporting this initiative shows our commitment to raising awareness of childhood-acquired brain injury and the importance of keeping children safe and visible.

Join us in making a difference and donate today: buff.ly/yARQhi7 🌟

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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 7d

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is now displaying our dedicated safety awareness banner! 💛 Have you spotted it yet? It shares our GloWeek message for everyone walking past, helping raise awareness of safety in the darker months. It will remain on display until March to reach hundreds of people!

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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 7d

Make the GloWeek pledge: have a conversation about road safety and staying bright, and explore our downloadable activity pack, posters, and banners.

Find our brand new e-book 'Glow Monsters' and other resources on our webpage: buff.ly/WemRErq

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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 8d

From dazzling outfits and dance-offs to hula hoop hilarity, our supporters helped us raise over £39,000 with our AGloha event! Read the full blog to see the highlights, meet our amazing winners, and find out the incredible impact your support can have 👉 buff.ly/1KV0EhT

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 8d

Did you know that in 2022, 3,042 children aged 7 and under were killed or injured on UK roads? 💛

Make your pledge this weekend: have a conversation about road safety and bright clothing, and help protect our youngest pedestrians and cyclists.

Snap a picture, share it, tag us, and use #GloWeek2025

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 8d

A bright and brilliant day at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales! ✨ Our wonderful local ABI Coordinator, Sarah, set up an amazing GloWeek event in Cardiff to raise awareness of hi-vis safety during the darker nights. Together, we’re helping children be seen, not hurt.

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 9d

Our simple pledge: having a conversation about visibility and safety helps protect children and sparks awareness in families and communities.
Snap a picture in bright clothing and tag us @cbituk using the hashtag #GloWeek2025
Find out more: buff.ly/DpgCat1

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 9d

We visited Derryboy Primary School and Moneynick for interactive quizzes, road safety fun, and a reading of our brand-new Glow Monsters story (available to download on buff.ly/4cV6O5l). The kids even named our Glow Week helper Glowly ♥️ and created amazing glow monster drawings that shone bright!

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 9d

✨ Join our GloWeek Competition! ✨

We’re inviting kids to draw or craft their own glow monster!

Simply send a photo of your finished Glow Monster to [email protected] for a chance to win a Glow-themed prize pack, including a printed copy of our brand-new Glow Monsters book! Closes: 26th Oct

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 10d

Tonight, Gloweek reaches its highlight: our dazzling Agloha event! ✨

Music, fun, and fundraising all in support of children with childhood-acquired brain injuries.

Can't be there, but would like to donate? Visit our JustGiving Page: buff.ly/ZokxCjb

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 10d

We’re sending a huge thank you to everyone at Anthony Collins Solicitors for going above and beyond this GloWeek! 💛

Their incredible fundraising efforts have already raised £2,000! And you can join too: host your own GloWeek event, raise awareness, and help children across the UK stay seen!

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 10d

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Sip & Paint event last week: generosity helped raise over £4,200!

A special thank you to Serious Injury Law and No5 Barristers' Chambers, Jodrell Construction Ltd, SC1 Property, and William Martin Property Consultants Limited.

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 11d

Did you know that in 2022, 552 children suffered serious injuries on the roads, with 1157 injured while walking and 110 while cycling? Take the pledge: have a conversation about road safety and bright clothing, and encourage others to do the same. Snap your bright outfits, tag us + use #GloWeek2025

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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 12d

To celebrate the launch of our Glow Monsters book, we’re inviting kids to draw or craft their own glow monster! Send a photo to [email protected] for a chance to win a Glow-themed prize pack, including a printed copy of the book! Competition closes on 26th Oct at 5pm.

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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 12d

We’re thrilled to introduce a brand new resource for children and families this GloWeek: Glow Monsters! A heart-warming story of friendship, bravery, and belonging, with an important message about staying safe. Download your free copy now: buff.ly/DpgCat1

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Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 13d

We’re so grateful to the incredible team at the NHS Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) for raising over £5,600! 💛

They took on an inspiring 22-mile walk from their office in Nantgarw all the way to Cardiff Bay to raise vital funds for CBIT!

Thank you so much, NHS HEIW! 💜

Child Brain Injury Trust UK @cbituk.bsky.social · 14d

Some friends shine the brightest when you least expect it… 🌙✨

Can you feel the glow?

#GloWeek2025

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