Hats off to charity client Headway as it aims to set new Guinness World Record

May 21, 2021

Headway Norfolk and Waveney will attempt to set a new hat-throwing world record on 21 May, and Plain Speaking PR has been helping to spread the word.

Headway supports people after they have experienced a brain injury or stroke, and needs 100 record-breakers to register and take part in a mass Zoom call. The charity is aiming to set a new Guinness World Record for the most hats thrown in the air at the same time, online, and we’ve got our headwear on standby!

 

At Plain Speaking PR, we have been working with the team at Headway Norfolk and Waveney, to generate lots of pre-event media coverage to drive awareness, engaging with businesses and other organisations to enlist support and persuading people to sign-up. Even Norwich City FC legend, Iwan Roberts, has backed the challenge.

 

Happening at 4pm on Hats for Headway Day (21 May), a day during Action for Brain Injury Week (17-23 May), this year, the charity is aiming to raise awareness of the ongoing challenge of isolation for those living with an acquired brain injury. While many of us have gone through a period of social isolation during the pandemic, Headway says this is an ongoing, everyday issue for brain injury survivors and carers.

 

At its centres in Gorleston, King’s Lynn and Norwich, the charity provides a range of occupational therapy-led services, to help people regain skills, confidence, and their independence. It also provides a space for people and their families to meet up, talk and seek respite as they face shared challenges.

 

Faye Anderson is communications officer at Headway Norfolk and Waveney and says; “Hats for Headway is an annual event where people wear a bright, silly hat to raise awareness of our charity, and the work we do to support people living with acquired brain injuries. But this year we’re going big and attempting to set a world record.

 

“It’s really easy to join in. Simply pre-register, log on at 4pm on the 21st May, bring your headwear and lots of energy to be a hat-throwing record breaker! It will be a fun and uplifting way to mark the end of Hats for Headway day, while spreading an important message.”

 

Living through a pandemic has been isolating for everyone, but for people living with an acquired brain injury, life can often feel locked down all the time. The effects of brain injury can include problems with memory, information processing, or speech. Add to this a lack of understanding of this often hidden disability and survivors can often be short of confidence to interact with the outside world. The support and services delivered by Headway aim to change that and the charity hopes this event will raise more awareness about what life is like for those living with an acquired brain injury.

 

To sign up and take part email recordbreaker@headway-nw.org.uk before 4pm on 20th May. Zoom details will be sent out to you.

 

Hats off to anyone already taking part!

 

Read more about it online with the EDP and Greatest Hits Radio.


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