Day One Christmas Appeal

Surviving being cut free from a car crash was just the start.

For me, Christmas was about partying with friends. But aged 23 my parents became my carers and the parties stopped. Broken bones, major organ damage and a life-changing brain injury meant our world was shattered.

It was too much for us to piece it back together on our own. Thankfully Day One Trauma Support was there for us and remains by our side.

Surviving trauma is just the start. Donate this Christmas to give the gift of hope and recovery.

Major trauma changes lives in an instant.

The consequences go on beyond the immediate impact of the injuries.

The hospital stay, the months of agony and chronic exhaustion; the waiting for bones to heal, the fear and loneliness; employment loss, drained finances, legal battles and mental health crises: every area of a life can be damaged.

It is an isolating and terrifying experience.

At Day One we believe no one should go through this alone.

By giving to our Christmas appeal, you can provide financial advice and support to people who’ve suffered a catastrophic injury – helping to improve their well-being and mental health.

Our Caseworkers are at Major Trauma Centres across seven sites in the north of England and we have a national advice and support line open to anyone who needs us.

Your donation will mean people get professional, compassionate, helpful support and advice from Day One after their accident. Not only that, but we’ll be there to help for as long as it takes.

Day One is there right from the start to make sure no one is alone and everyone gets the support they need.

You can double your impact this Christmas thanks to the matched funding from Aviva.

Every £33.98 we receive turns into £67.96, or two hours of advice, support and listening.

Your kindness will mean our Caseworker can be there for Georgia and others from day one and for as long as it takes. Listening and providing access to legal support, helping with welfare claims and signposting financial help. Working with the patient and their family to find rehab, psychological support and everything needed to aid recovery.