News stories

Community Ambassador Emma Moore has smashed through her latest fundraising target of £80,000, in memory of her son George

The University of East Anglia Hockey teams have supported Meningitis Now and raised over £30,000 since 2001, when student and team member Mike Covell died of meningitis

On 24 April, join us in raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis on World Meningitis Day 2021 and help #DefeatMeningitis

A year ago - on World Meningitis Day 2020 - Lel was struck down with meningitis. Here she updates her story for this year’s World Meningitis Day (24 April)

The Lifeline Appeal, which will be broadcast on Sunday 25 April and presented by Lisa Snowdon, features moving and heartfelt stories from three families who have been affected by the disease

Meningitis Now are pleased to have released our annual review for 2019/20, which shows the charity's clear investment in making a difference despite the impact of Covid-19

We're celebrating the life and legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore by taking part in the #CaptainTom100 Challenge - will you join us?

Join us at 7pm on Wednesday 28 April for the live launch of our new strategy, showing how we plan to keep making a difference in the fight against meningitis

We've teamed up with Run For Heroes for the #5kMay challenge - and we need you! Travel 5k, donate £5 and nominate 5 friends to take part

Five-year-old William is preparing to walk and cycle 26 miles next month to raise money for Meningitis Now, after contracting meningitis as a baby

I think I can speak on behalf of the whole Meningitis Now family in expressing the sadness we feel on hearing of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Cyclist and meningitis survivor Josh, is about to undertake a huge challenge to raise funds for Meningitis Now

Canine buddies Dolly and Nancy - and their owners Charlotte and Jake - got their WAG on to raise £135 by walking 100 miles in 30 days

To support our ongoing work, mum Jacqui took on the February Accumulator Challenge to raise money for Meningitis Now, after her son Daniel became unwell with viral meningitis at 7 weeks old

A regular supporter since son Rhys contracted pneumococcal meningitis in 2002, former Welsh rugby international full back Justin has raised an amazing £1,700 for Meningitis Now by auctioning a collection of prized rugby shirts

Two friends from Cardiff have channelled their lockdown energies into running 5k every weekday throughout February, to raise money for two charities including Meningitis Now

Trainee teacher Rebecca is using her art business to raise vital funds for us this Mother's Day, after her own mother contracted viral meningitis three times

Moving tributes to 11-year-old Annalise, who lost her life to pneumococcal meningitis, celebrate her love of adventure

Corporate partners DP World London Gateway haven't let the pandemic stop them raising much-needed funds for us, recently donating an additional £11,875 towards our work

After completing her own February Accumulator Challenge, Events Manager Kirsty is encouraging as many people as possible to sign up for the March event this International Women's Day