Emilia Clarke founded SameYou after brain haemorrhages; it has raised £3.8m and helped 1,200+ survivors

Representative Image (AI-generated) 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. The experience also drew attention to the difficulties survivors face when they leave hospital without sufficient rehabilitation or long-term support. Brain injuries can affec...