Headway Heroes Take on Lake Windermere and the Great North Run

Last weekend, two of our incredible supporters went above and beyond to raise vital funds for Headway Kent, showing true dedication to improving life after brain injury.

Caroline Flint, our Chair of Trustees, completed an extraordinary 11-mile swim across Lake Windermere, swimming end-to-end through cold and challenging waters. It’s a distance that’s nearly half the length of the English Channel – an incredible feat of endurance.

Martin Broadbent braved the crowds at the Great North Run, completing the 13.1-mile half marathon dressed as a gorilla! His determination and good humour helped raise awareness for Headway Kent in the most unforgettable way.

Both Caroline and Martin are hopefully resting this week, wearing their medals with pride. Their efforts are not just about physical achievement but about creating brighter futures for people living with acquired brain injuries across Kent.

A huge thank you to Caroline and Martin – our true #HeadwayHeroes – for pulling on the wetsuit and trainers and making such a difference.

👉 You can still support their fundraising efforts here:

• Sponsor Caroline’s Lake Windermere Swim

• Sponsor Martin’s Great North Run

Want to Become a Headway Hero?

If Caroline and Martin have inspired you, why not take on your own challenge to raise funds for Headway Kent? Whether it’s a bake sale, a sponsored walk, or even something as daring as a marathon or open-water swim, every pound raised makes a huge difference.

📦 Request your free fundraising pack by contacting us at info@headwaykent.org. We’ll give you everything you need to get started, including tips, resources, and Headway Kent materials to help promote your event.

Why Your Support Matters

The money you raise goes directly towards our vital services:

• Running community hubs across Kent for people with acquired brain injuries.

• Providing counselling, support groups, and rehabilitation activities.

• Offering advice, information, and respite for families and carers.

• Developing new projects, like our Living with Brain Injury courses.

We receive no guaranteed long-term funding, so your support is essential to keep these lifeline services running for local people when they need them most.

Together, we can make sure no one in Kent faces brain injury alone.