Follow us: hu Improving life after brain injury Need to talk? 0808 800 2244 Donate Home About brain injury Individuals Brain injury and me Nick Henderson Share your story Share your story with us to help others affected by brain injury Nick Henderson Three Mountains for Ma Tackling the demanding Three Peaks Challenge might seem like an almost impossible task for someone who has never climbed a mountain before, but for Nick Henderson, the trauma of losing his mum inspired him to lace up his boots and set off on an epic fundraising adventure, taking in the beauty of nature while raising over £2,000 to help support those affected by brain injury. Nick explained: “My mum died in December 2020 after sustaining serious head injuries in a road accident. She spent almost two weeks in intensive care. We were told that if she survived, she would probably need 24/7 care. “It’s something we thought about a lot as a family during that time. How would we cope? What support might be available? I realised how much we might depend on a charity like Headway. "I wanted to set myself a big challenge that would also give me the opportunity to experience something beautiful, to connect with nature and channel my grief into something positive. A view from the climb up Scafell Pike in the Lake District Nick celebrates at the top of Scafell Pike I could feel my mum urging me on and I wanted to do something that would have made her feel proud. I called it ‘Three Mountains For Ma’. Nick successfully scaled Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in a guided group walk, facing weather that changed from warm sunshine to cold wind and deep snow, but he described it as an ‘incredible experience’. “The experience gave me a new perspective on what’s important in life, the power of people working together, the amazing things we’re all capable of as humans and the respect we always need to have for nature. “I’d urge other fundraisers to be proud and honest about their story. That’s how you connect with people. Secondly, think of every possible network you could tap into and don’t be afraid to ask for donations. Third, keep sharing updates and pictures to remind people. You’ve got to maintain that momentum - and promise everyone that you will stop talking about it... eventually! Back to stories index Treks and walks Find out more Fundraise for us Find out more Donate Find out more Friends of Headway Individual membership Join/Renew Contact Us t: 0115 924 0800 e: enquiries@headway.org.uk Help us improve life after brain injury. Donate Improving life after brain injury 0808 800 2244 Call our free helpline 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Or email helpline@headway.org.uk Join our online Community 27k Likes 25k Followers 3k Subscribers Privacy policy Cookies Terms & Conditions Accessibility Contact Us Resource centre Find a Headway Approved care providers Charity shops Fundraising comments, feedback and complaints Vacancies Join our mailing list Headway - the brain injury association is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity no. 1025852) and the Office of the Scottish Regulator (Charity no. SC 039992). Headway is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 2346893. © Copyright Headway 2021 - Site designed and developed by MEDIAmaker By clicking 'Accept All Cookies’ you agree to the storing of cookies on your device. This will help us to offer the best possible experience and develop more of the information you need. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings