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Laura was in her first year at York Uni when she contracted meningococcal meningitis, despite having the MenACWY vaccination

The team members, all studying at Cardiff University, have chosen us as their Charity of the Year to help as many people as possible get vaccinated against MenACWY

With the clock change signalling the start of the winter months, we're urging everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis, as cases peak during this time

Five years after the tragic death of student Alisha, mum Michaela is urging students and young people in Liverpool to get the MenACWY vaccine and learn the signs and symptoms of meningitis

As Student Awareness Week 2019 kicks off, the family of meningitis victim Tim Mason have released another moving video urging young people to get vaccinated

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An award from our Rebuilding Futures Fund has helped Nicola towards her goal of becoming a teaching assistant, after meningitis left her with multiple after-effects

Hundreds of supporters joined us in Greenhead Park for our first ever Pumpkin Parade, for a spooky evening of stories, entertainment and pumpkin carving

Does a recent report from The National Audit Office suggest that the uptake of meningitis vaccines is on the decline?

Our first ever Forever Weekend, for adults only, gave bereaved families a chance to share their experiences and remember loved ones

A big thank you to our corporate partners GWR, who helped us raise funds and awareness on station platforms between Cheltenham and Reading

Meningitis survivor Lauren is bringing home no fewer than six gold medals from the Inas Global Games in Brisbane, helped by our Rebuilding Futures Fund

Nearly 40 Cheltenham children splashed their way to help raise a fantastic £720 for Meningitis Now after taking part in one of our Splash Now challenges.

The Meningitis Now shop is now open online.

Jump feet first into Monday for Meningitis Now - it's Splash Week 2019!

Meningitis Now's Rebuilding futures fund, which offers financial support to those affected by meningitis recently helped Rita with a wheelchair adaptation.

The Meningitis Now Family Day in Northumberland turned into a magical affair with the addition of a well known wizard

Sign up to do a special spooky themed Toddle Waddle for Meningitis Now this Halloween, and raise funds for those afected by meningitis.

How will Brexit affect the supply and availability of meningitis vaccines?

At the 2019 Meningitis Now AGM, the trustees approved the 2018/19 Annual Review.