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Encephalitis International

Actor Jemma Redgrave makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Encephalitis International.

Actor Jemma Redgrave makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Encephalitis International. The charity raises awareness, drives research, and offers support groups for families who have been affected by the condition.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0755 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Encephalitis International’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Encephalitis International'
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 1087843, in Scotland SC048210. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://www.encephalitis.info
*The BBC is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

Release date:

3 minutes

On radio

Sunday07:54

Encephalitis International

Encephalitis International provide support and information to anyone affected by encephalitis (brain inflammation). We accelerate awareness of this devastating condition and drive forward research to improve diagnoses, treatments and outcomes.

Encephalitis destroys lives

Encephalitis destroys lives
Encephalitis is a thief, robbing people of their abilities and families of their loved ones. Encephalitis has a high death rate, and survivors are often left with an acquired brain injury affecting their physical, cognitive and mental health.

A life taken too soon

A life taken too soon
Eleanor, a media executive for her father’s beloved Huddersfield Town FC, enjoyed dinner with a friend before a home game the next day. She never returned to work. Five days later, following a coma, she died from encephalitis, aged 26.

Help in a time of crisis

Help in a time of crisis
We support people affected, family members and loved ones alongside those who have lost someone to this condition. A £25 donation funds one life-changing helpline call. Help us to support people for life after encephalitis.

Broadcasts

  • Sunday07:54
  • Sunday21:25
  • Next Thursday15:27

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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How do your donations help?

How do your donations help?

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Donate by cheque or phone

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Radio 4 Appeal Fund

Radio 4 Appeal Fund

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