News & Stories
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Stories
Vanessa and Lloyld’s story
Vanessa’s son Lloyld had meningitis as a baby and the after-effects made school difficult for him, giving him a lot of anxiety. Through some funding from the Rebuilding Futures Fund and our Community Support team Vanessa and Lloylld were able to access much needed support which boosted Lloyld’s confidence. Now thirteen years old, Lloyld is thriving in a new environment, where he is a part of the local community and helps run a shop selling things made from the plants he and his mum grow in the garden. Vanessa shares her story here.
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News
Helping to Light the tracks ahead for World Meningitis Day
You may have read about our partnership with Great Western Railway (GWR) to run a special train service in honour of World Meningitis Day . One of our supporters who joined us for the journey and shared her story to raise valuable awareness was our supporter Erin Jones. Erin reflects on the day here.
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Fundraising
Raising £30k to celebrate daughter's 30th birthday
A special daughter has been commemorated this month on what would have been her 30th birthday by reaching a special fundraising target.
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Events
Come along to our Christmas concert!
Our Christmas Celebration Concert, will be taking place this year on Wednesday 27 November in the magnificent setting of Gloucester Cathedral. Find out how to get your tickets here.
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News
Winner of our Christmas Card competition!
We are delighted to announce the winner of our Christmas Card competition is 13-year-old Lani whose card design is now available to purchase alongside our other cards. As always all money raised goes towards our work and makes a huge difference to those impacted by meningitis.
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Stories
Harmonie smashes it in the pool
The irrepressible Harmonie-Rose has been at it again. Our Junior Ambassador took part in her first ever Para development swim meet recently and, in a social media post, mum Freya says “she smashed it!”
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News
Walk for Lloyd fundraising recognised by Cumbria woman of the year nomination
Theresa is a part of Walk for Lloyd, a group of family and friends fundraising in memory of Lloyd Sutton who sadly died from meningitis last year, aged just 18. They have been fundraising for Meningitis Now and have raised an incredible £18,000 so far. Recently, their fundraising was recognised as Theresa, one of the eight organisers, was nominated for the Cumbria woman of the year award. She shares her story.
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Support
Supporting those with hearing loss after meningitis
In September, we hosted an online support event for adults aged 18+ who have hearing loss as a result of meningitis and for parents and carers of children who have hearing loss as a result of meningitis. We were delighted to have Rebecca Mansell, Chief Executive of the British Deaf Association, join us for this information session.
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News
Ribbon Appeal
Every year, we remember those who have lost their lives to meningitis by adorning our Tree of Remembrance with ribbon dedications from our supporters. In dedicating a ribbon to a loved one and making a vital donation in their honour, you can help ensure Meningitis Now can continue to be there for everyone facing life after meningitis.
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Stories
Alex T's Story
A talented DJ with his whole future ahead of him, 25-year-old Alex from Leeds tragically died in 2020 after contracting meningitis. His mum, Sue, has shared her son’s story in support of our annual Ribbon Appeal, which offers everyone the chance to remember their loved ones and donate to fight back against this devastating disease.
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Stories
Amandeep and Arjun fighting back
Twenty-five people from the Leeds area are taking to the mat at the British Military Martial Arts centre in the city in November for a charity martial arts beginners’ class. It’s all the brainchild and part of the fight back from meningitis by our supporter Amandeep. She shares her story and why being given a second chance is priceless here.
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Stories
Glyn B's story
Glyn from Belfast was diagnosed with viral meningitis at 39. The after-effects impacted her confidence and work-life. With a positive change in career and the help of a Community Support Officer Glyn has been able to regain her confidence and begin to enjoy things again.