Hope, Life Isn't Over

Hi James,

Many thanks for presenting your “Triumph Over Tragedy” talk at The Silverlining Brain Injury Charity’s Mid-Month Zoom Meeting on Friday 12th July 2024.

It was truly inspiring to hear your story and how you’ve progressed and found a new way of life. All Silverliners could relate to all the difficulties that you’ve faced. You also entertained us with lots of witty remarks throughout your talk.

Many thanks from everyone at The Silverlining Brain Injury Charity. We wish you all the best with your continued recovery.

With kind regards,

Laween

Laween Saadi BSc, MSc

Link Worker and

Rehabilitation Assistant

The Silverlining Charity

07596 861 523

0203 174 2051

www.thesilverlining.org.uk

Hi James,

I just wanted to say thank you so much for coming in to do the talk on Tuesday! I spoke to several members afterwards who said they really enjoyed it, and would love for you to speak to members on the other Headway days so they can hear it too.

I hope you enjoyed it and the free lunch! And best of luck with your talks in the future too.

All the best,

Claire

Claire Stone (she/her)

#MyNameIs [Claire Stone]

Public Engagement & Comms Manager

Working days: Monday - Friday

Headway East London | Timber Wharf, 238-240 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AX

Tel: 020 7749 7790 | Ext: 7810

Hello James

I hope you are well and thank you again for delivering such a wonderful presentation. Please see below our review:

Thank you very much for presenting to the Brain and Spine Foundation’s online UK Wide Neuro Social Group. Our group participants are adults that have different diagnosis but through your presentation everyone felt inspired and motivated to see that ‘good things can still happen’. Our participants, volunteers and ourselves found your presentation professional, insightful- especially when you highlighted the shortage of rehabilitation support and physiotherapy- but you presented It in a way that gave appositive message to the community.

Your sense of humour and your self-awareness and reflections made the presentation accessible and I believe than many people have taken your positive message.

Eva Favva

Professional Services Manager

Please let me know if you need anything else. Once we upload the video on our Youtube we will let you know!

Kind regards

Eva

I had the privilege of attending James's talk at our Headway group last week, where he shared his remarkable story of resilience and recovery after a traumatic brain injury. James's presentation was not just a narrative of personal experiences but a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity.

James approached his story with a rare blend of honesty, humour, and gratitude, making the audience immediately connect with his journey. He navigated through the darkest moments of his life, beginning with the slim chance of survival that he was given after the accident. From that seemingly insurmountable point, James recounted a tale of determination, strength, and courage.

What stood out was James's ability to transform what could have been a tragic tale into an inspiring narrative of resilience. He has not only faced numerous obstacles and challenges but has defied all the odds stacked against him. His journey serves as a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of perseverance.

One of the most commendable aspects of James's talk was its universality. Regardless of whether someone has experienced a traumatic brain injury or not, everyone in the audience was touched by his story. James's ability to evoke a sense of gratitude for life's blessings and pride in his strength resonated with everyone present.

In conclusion, James's talk was a captivating and emotionally charged experience. His story is not just his own; it's a lesson in resilience and a source of inspiration for anyone facing challenges. James has turned adversity into an opportunity to educate, inspire, and instil a profound sense of gratitude in his audience.