Meningitis changes lives and futures, which is why bringing families together is so important.
The planetarium was a feast for the eyes, as we flew through our solar system whilst learning a little more about our galaxy…who knew that Uranus used to be called George?
Then we were treated to magic potions at the Science Show, seeing the invisibility potion appearing and disappearing in front of our eyes, and elephant toothpaste expanding out of the beaker.
As well as experiencing the wonders of science, Family Days are an opportunity for families to meet others with similar experiences. A fun day with your family may seem like a small thing, but when your family has lived through the trauma of meningitis, it means so much.
Families who attended the support day shared,
- “It was a fantastic day, well organised and enjoyable for all.”
- “We really loved the Planetarium and meeting the team. We felt very welcome.”
Our support events
Our Family Days are just one of the ways we provide support to those affected by meningitis. We also run action-packed Believe & Achieve Weekends for young people and Forever Days which bring bereaved families together to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones. In addition to these, throughout the year we also run online events that are tailored to specific topics.
If you've been affected by meningitis and want to find out more about how we can support you and your family, contact our nurse-led Helpline on 0808 80 10 388 or email helpline@meningitisnow.org. We also share information about our support events on our website.
