News stories

Thanks to the generosity of Gallagher Premiership rugby team Wasps, we’ve been invited to raise awareness and funds when they take on our local team and high-flying rivals Gloucester

Our favourite Strong Man Paul Gentry was among those taking part in a weekend for bereaved men, which - amongst other support events like it - can be funded through our Rebuilding Futures Fund

A rapid test to diagnose severe illnesses, including meningitis, is being developed by scientists at Imperial College London

Alongside sister Angela, Karl took on the 100 mile ride in 2019 after losing his granddaughter Florence to meningitis

Along with three friends and her boyfriend, Paris cycled from London to Paris to fundraise in celebration of her daughter's recovery from the disease

Induced Euphoria raised an amazing £2,400 for Meningitis Now by selling 180 of the sweatshirts that were designed to honour 21-year-old Graham Ward, who died in November of MenB

Quadruple amputee Taylor has just received funding through our Rebuilding Futures Fund for artificial grass so he can play safely in his garden

After our first batch of places in the Kew Gardens 10k were snapped up, we added some more - and we want you to join the team!

Swimmers from Simply Swimming raised £1,000 for Meningitis Now by swimming the equivalent distance of crossing the English Channel three times

Hannah has had her sights set on the world's biggest half marathon since contracting pneumococcal meningitis at 5 years old; and this year she's running for #TeamTangerine

A new book aims to provide a practical guide to legal claims surrounding meningitis, including a helpful overview of signs, symptoms, treatment and outcomes of the disease

Kerry contracted meningitis over 13 times leaving her with various after-effects. She is now living a happy life and wants to thank Meningitis Now's Rebuilding Futures Fund

A report published today, based on data from organisations including Meningitis Now, provides the most comprehensive analysis of UK health research funding ever

Duncan is attempting to break a World Record after his teammate's son sadly died of meningitis. He will be running the London Marathon 2020 in full rugby kit, in under 3 hours 14 minutes

Fundraiser Charley asked friends and family to set her a new challenge for each week in 2019, and raised over £1,000 for Meningitis Now!

Kayleigh, along with her three daughters and their father, attended our Bristol Zoo support event last year following the death of son Tiernan from meningococcal septicaemia

Members of Meningitis Now's Safety Team, who support our mountain hiking challenges, took part in an advanced First Aid course over the weekend. Team member Rachel tells us more

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