NeuroReach Africa is featured in The Star Kenya (11 November 2026) in “From exclusion to the pitch: Boots of hope for children pushed to the sidelines by epilepsy”, by journalist Magdalene Saya.
The article tells how Chelsea Football Club Foundation donated football boots to Legacy Football Club through its partnership with The Jimmy Aggrey Foundation. The donation followed a request by founder Jimmy Aggrey, and the boots were sent to NeuroReach Africa for the club's young players.
Children living with epilepsy are too often kept on the sidelines by fear and misconceptions. Yet most can take part in sport, including football, when their individual medical needs and safety are taken into account, and physical activity builds fitness, confidence and friendships.
“Every child deserves the opportunity to play, make friends and discover their abilities without being judged or excluded because of a medical condition,” said Dr Phyllis Kimani, founder of NeuroReach Africa. “A diagnosis should never take away a child's chance to enjoy childhood.”
The article also highlights our NeuroReach Friends Series, children's storybooks that help pupils, parents, teachers and coaches understand epilepsy, support friends who live with it and replace fear with knowledge.
Read the full article on The Star Kenya: https://www.the-star.co.ke/health/2026-11-11-boots-of-hope-for-children-pushed-to-the-sidelines-by-epilepsy
Thank you to The Star Kenya, Magdalene Saya, Chelsea Football Club Foundation, The Jimmy Aggrey Foundation and Legacy Football Club. 💜
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