Proud mum Sophie and dad Scott, from Cheadle in Staffordshire, tell us about Noah’s fundraising success and why he did it.
Six-year-old Noah set himself a target to run a minimum of 2k every day throughout August – and smashed his target, raising a brilliant £1,530 towards our ongoing work fighting back against meningitis along the way.
Mum Sophie told us: “He ran mostly with his dad around our local area, but also whilst on holiday in Lytham St Anne’s and Cornwall.
Favourite places to run
“His favourite places to run were pitch side at his local Championship football team’s stadium and the 5k circuit at the Eden Project in Cornwall.
“We’re very proud of what he’s done and why he’s done it, and I’d like to thank everyone who donated to Noah’s fundraiser.”
Noah was inspired to support us because his twin sister Niamh had been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis at six months old.
Lost hearing in both ears
As a result, Niamh lost hearing in both ears (moderate to severe in one ear and profound in the other ear). She was fitted with hearing aids shortly after she was discharged from Alder Hey Hospital but unfortunately they weren’t beneficial for her.
After a long assessment period, Niamh was offered bilateral cochlear implants fitted during Covid when she was 20 months old. She has adapted wonderfully to her magic ears but hearing differently has made an impact on her concentration and she suffers from hearing fatigue.
Well done Noah
Our Senior Fundraising Officer Kat Hollywell said: “Well done Noah, what a great achievement and thank you for your support. We really appreciate your help in raising such valuable awareness of meningitis and funds to fight back against it and we look forward to hearing what you do next.”
Read more on Niamh’s story here.
