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Tom’s 2022 Meningitis Now round-up
Thankfully, there is a very real sense now that we have returned to ‘normality’ at Meningitis Now, whilst recognising there are still real challenges ahead of us -
Invitation to Meningitis Now Family Day
Our Family Days are a great way for those affected by this devastating disease to join together, share their experiences and most importantly, have fun. -
Get outdoors with our Lake District challenge
Our Lake District Challenge takes on the eight peaks in the national park that rise above 3,000 feet, including Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England -
Jonathan - An inspiration to us all
Jonathan was left paralised following meningitis in 2007, and has just written and produced a song and accompanying video; 'Six Months' which describes his feelings at that time -
Why Believe & Achieve is for you
Our Believe & Achieve programme is for 11 to 25-year-olds who have been impacted by meningitis, directly or indirectly, and aims to support you to reach your goals. Why not join us for one of our upcoming online events -
The Beautiful Survivor: The Beauty Within Our Struggles
Kaylie shares her life story since being rushed to hospital at the age of 7 in 1999 with meningitis. -
Understanding Group A streptococcus (GAS)
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is the name given to a type of bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the back of the nose and throat. The bacteria are spread from person to person through sneezing, kissing and skin contact. -
Grumpy Middle Aged Dad is back – and funnier than ever
The best part of the story is that Michael has donated the proceeds from book sales to us towards our lifesaving and life-changing work -
A run for your money
Team Alexis Rose has already raised £200,000 to fight meningitis and has no plans to stop anytime soon -
Moving moments at our Christmas concerts
We’re delighted to have been able to meet up with so many of you at these over the last couple of weeks and we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Christmas Concerts -
Following in dad’s fundraising footsteps
9-year-old Cormac has decided its his turn to give something back and help others affected by meningitis -
Recovery, rebuilding and a new sense of resolve
We’ve published our latest annual report for the year ending March 2022 -
Get your hands on a signed Manchester United shirt
Get your hands on a Manchester United signed shirt (signed by many of the 2022/23 squad including Cristiano Ronaldo) and support Meningitis Now -
Splashing out with Turtle Tots
Recently, Turtle Tots have raised an amazing £36,000 for our lifesaving and life-changing activities. -
Meningitis Now are Charity of the Year at Shakespeare’s school
Two students with family experiences of meningitis, have successfully presented to the whole school assembly of around 900 people to have Meningitis Now selected as Charity of the Year -
Jade all set to ride the waves
Jade is set to become the youngest ever athlete to compete in the World Para Surf Championships in California next month. She lost her limbs aged just 2 after contracting meningococcal septicaemia -
Special evening to remember Helen and Richard
Community Ambassador Anne Cadden and her friend Cathy Murphy recently organised a fundraising evening to mark what would have been their children’s 40th birthdays, raising a fabulous £6,015.29 -
Jasmine braves the shave for Meningitis Now
Jasmine Ambrose-Brown, from south London, will be braving the shave to mark 10 years since she recovered from meningococcal septicaemia and menW -
United approach for new vaccination campaign
A new digital campaign, launched by Meningitis Now, Meningitis Research Foundation, A Life for A Cure, the NHS, the UK Health Security Agency and GlaxoSmithKline has been launched -
Founder Steve Dayman to step back from Meningitis Now
At the end of March 2023, Steve Dayman will leave Meningitis Now at the culmination of Spencer’s Legacy: nobody left behind