Emilia Clarke's charity helps over 1,200 brain injury survivors in 7 years
Actor Emilia Clarke's charity, SameYou, has raised over £3.8 million to support brain injury survivors since its founding in 2019. The organization focuses on improving access to rehabilitation and has helped over 1,200 survivors through its online programs.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the impact of celebrity-led advocacy in addressing gaps in specialized healthcare and long-term recovery support.
For actor Emilia Clarke, surviving two life-threatening brain haemorrhages changed her understanding of recovery and the support people need after a medical crisis. In 2019, she founded the brain injury recovery charity SameYou with her mother, Jenny Clarke, to address gaps in rehabilitation and help survivors rebuild their lives. According to SameYou's 2026 Impact Report, the charity has raised more than £3.8 million since its launch and helped over 1,200 survivors access NeuroRehabilitation Online (NROL). Its work has also received recognition through the NHS Excellence Awards 2026, highlighting how online rehabilitation can extend support beyond hospital discharge.How Clarke's experience led to SameYouClarke, known for playing Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, experienced two brain haemorrhages while working on the television series. Her recovery exposed her to the physical and emotional challenges that can continue long after a patient survives a medical emergency.
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