We were nominated by two A-level students, Katherine Muldoon and Job Estill, who have both seen the impact meningitis can have on loved ones.
Katherine said “Following the death of my grandma due to meningitis, my family received support from Meningitis Now which helped us a lot. I became an ambassador for them and through this I have learned more about the disease and what the charity does in terms of raising awareness.
“Knowing both how vital the charity’s work is in saving lives and how close it was to both of our hearts, we are very grateful to have successfully campaigned for it to be charity of the year at K.E.S.”
Job added: “As my dad was hospitalised with the disease when I was 4-years-old, meningitis has been a prominent illness to me. Meningitis Now offered him support in order to aid his, fortunately, successful recovery.
“However, not only does Meningitis Now work with those affected by meningitis, but the charity's work in raising awareness about the disease is crucial, considering the symptoms are frequently ignored.”
Throughout the academic year, students have been holding a variety of fundraisers, including 24 in 24, which saw 100 students and staff run 4km every four hours for 24 hours. They also handed out our symptoms cards to spectators along the route of the annual Shakespeare Birthday Parade.
KES headmaster Bennet Carr also did his bit, taking on the London Marathon for us.
Thank you everyone and well done on beating your fundraising target.
