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Concern at drop in uptake of childhood meningitis vaccines
We are deeply concerned at the news that coverage rates for childhood vaccinations have fallen in the last year -
Volunteering news September 2019
Read our volunteering news from September 2019 -
Meningitis survivor Ellie swims for bronze in World Para Championships
Congratulations to inspirational Ellie, whose triumph is the latest in a string of amazing results for the dazzling 15-year-old -
Corporate partner Enable Law host It's a Knockout for Meningitis Now
It’s a Knockout was one of a series of fundraising events that Enable Law have hosted to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now -
Simon Wade completes fundraising triathlon for Meningitis Now
Meningitis Now supporter Simon, who had to teach himself how to swim with the aid of YouTube, has successfully completed his triathlon challenge -
Ice hockey star Anthony Booth receives funding support from Meningitis Now
Meningitis amputee Anthony is one of the latest recipients of Meningitis Now's Rebuilding Futures Fund, which could help him skate his way to the World Championships -
Meningitis Now supports World Health Organisations bid to eradicate meningitis by 2030
As the WHO prepares to meet to formulate its plans to eradicate meningitis by 2030, Meningitis Now has re-confirmed its commitment to the vision. -
Coast to coast cycle ride in honour of meningitis victim
Father and son cyclists Jonny and Joe have completed The Way of The Roses coast-to-coast bike ride for Meningitis Now to honour meningitis victim Lewis. -
New Meningitis Now Community Ambassador Graeme
Meet Meningitis Now's new Community Ambassador Graeme, who has volunteered for the charity since the loss of his daughter Katherine 2016 -
Corporate partner GWR raise even more money for Meningitis Now
Our fab friends at train operating company, GWR, have recently donated nearly £3,000 after another year of tireless fundraising -
Nickie takes on the Great North run after son Lucas' meningitis experience
Mother of two Nickie will be running the Great North Run on Sunday with husband and novice runner Ron, following son Lucas' experience with meningitis -
Meningitis Now CEO Tom Nutt's fundraising skydive
Meningitis Now CEO Tom is facing his fear this weekend and throwing himself out of a perfectly good plane in the name of fundraising -
Sad loss of Meningitis Now supporter and friend
Meningitis Now are extremely saddened to hear that long-time supporter and great friend Glenda has lost her fight for life -
Magical fancy dress on Meningitis Now's Five Valleys Walk
Keep your eyes peeled - we've heard rumours that a magical unicorn can be found on our Five Valleys Walk this year...! -
Adam's Great North triple
Meningitis survivor Adam will be lining up amongst 54,000 other runners at this year's Great North Run - for the third time! - to raise money for Meningitis Now -
Living in the Grey
Meningitis Now supporter Myrian is raising awareness of unseen and invisible disabilities, after viral meningitis left her with after-effects -
Bowern School splash out
The Walsall swim school took part in Splash Now, collectively swimming over eight miles within an hour to raise money for Meningitis Now -
Adam backs Five Valleys Walk
National celeb and local farmer Adam Henson is encouraging supporters to fight back against meningitis by taking part in Meningitis Now's 32nd Five Valleys Walk -
Three-Peaked victory
A team of nine brave friends and relatives recently defied the odds to beat the Three Peaks Challenge in less than 24 hours, raising funds for Meningitis Now along the way -
Twin-spired to run
After watching her twin baby girls battling meningitis, Rachael has decided to take on a battle of her own to raise money for Meningitis Now