News stories

Meningitis Now welcome the news that the MenB vaccine has reduced cases of the disease in young children by two-thirds since its introduction in 2015

Laura is taking on the Great North Run after her 4-month-old son Lennon became ill with pneumococcal meningitis in July 2018. Thankfully, the plucky youngster went on to make a good recovery from the disease.

Kye’s limbs were amputated when he contracted meningitis as an eight-year-old. He now has new Star Wars themed bionic arms

Meningitis Now staff member Crissy, one of our resident exercise fanatics, has some great tips for sticking to a training plan - even while you're taking a break!

In a display of strength and determination, Adrian has lost nearly 7 stone since 2015, and is using his new-found love of running to support his local charity

Louise and Kiera, two of our Young Ambassadors, are encouraging everyone to run 50k in 50 days as part of our New Year New You campaign

Gavin contracted meningitis as a schoolchild. He is now running the Great North Run and wants to raise awareness to help prevent others getting the disease

Our New Year New You campaign isn't just for individuals; we'd love our corporate supporters to get involved too!

Lesley Chandler-Clare is taking on the 21k London Winter Walk on 19 January to raise funds for Meningitis Now and help raise awareness of the disease

New Year, New You - challenge yourself around the world in 2020 with our Overseas events

Babies who have been born since 1 January this year will receive two doses of the pneumococcal vaccination instead of three after changes announced last year by the government came into effect.

Sports presenter Seema Jaswal is encouraging everyone to take on one of our challenge or community events in 2020, to help fight back against meningitis

To mark the anniversary of the death of her daughter, heartbroken mum Heather has organised a huge dance event to celebrate her life

Today's New Year New You featured event is the London 10,000, endorsed by previous non-runner Nick - who is now training for a half marathon!

For today's New Year New You, past participant Justin tells us why the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 is the best!

New Year, New You - Paul Gentry tells us why you should take on one of our Three Peaks Challenges this year

Read our volunteering news from December 2019

We are saddened to hear of the loss of 20-year-old Harris, who reportedly passed away on Christmas Day from meningitis

Stephanie has pledged to get her fitness back by taking on the Great North Run for Meningitis Now in 2020; and you could join her!

As we launch into a brand new decade, do something amazing - for yourself and for Meningitis Now!