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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYONE WHO DONATED!
Jack had to put his adventure on hold due to lockdown 2
Jack completed his adventure from Kirklington to Cornwall
Here are some images along the way
Story:
SameYou was founded by Emilia Clarke in 2019, having had two brain haemorrhages by the age of 30 to highlight the lack of brain injury recovery services.
I’m hoping to complete the 476 mile walk in around 30 days all being well of course, and I’ll be carrying with me a back pack weighing in at around 18kg including a tent, sleeping bag, clothing & food & drink supplies. I’d like to thank HECK for their support so far with this journey having helped me with equipment and for allowing me to take the time out of my busy work schedule to take on the challenge.
To follow my journey down to Cornwall please give me a follow on Instagram @jacks_big_adventure
& Tiktok- @jacksbigadventure
1 in 3 people will have an Acquired Brain Injury at some point in their lives - we want to help give people the best possible chance of recovery.SameYou works to increase access to recovery for young adults after leaving hospital and to facilitate innovations in specialist nurse training, fund clinical research and develop evidence for policy change. Our long-term vision is to work with neurorehabilitation leaders to develop a blueprint for a new type of neuro-recovery centre helping people find their way to recovery.
Please sponsor Jack here!
HECK x cahonas
We're proud to be teaming up with Cahonas for our special edition CHECK! Chicken Italia Chipolatas, designed to encourage men to prioritise their health and check themselves regularly.
Our packs of CHECK! mean a lot to us here at HECK. One of our Co-Founders, Jamie Keeble, was diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 24. With courage and determination, Jamie got checked, received the treatment he needed, and today, he’s a reminder that early action saves lives. Jamie’s journey highlights the importance of raising awareness and keeping the conversation around men’s health open.
How to CHECK!
The easiest way to check your balls is standing up, after a hot shower
or bath (when the scrotum is relaxed). You might find a mirror helps!
Check one
Cup your testicles in the palm of your hand and feel their weight.
Often people’s testicles are different sizes, or one hangs lower. But they shouldn’t feel heavier or larger than usual.
Check two
Use both hands to examine each testicle for up to a minute. Place your index and middle finger under the scrotum, with your thumb on top. Gently roll each testicle between your fingers, checking for lumps or swelling. It should feel firm, not hard.
Check three
- A hard lump (often pea-sized) on the front or side of a testicle
- Swelling or enlargement of a testicle
- Unusual hardness in a testicle
- Pain, heaviness or unusual discomfort in the scrotum or testicles