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It has been a busy time for Meningitis Now volunteers, read the September update.

Last month saw the return of the popular South Gloucestershire Show and now we can reveal how much was raised for Meningitis Now

Community Ambassador, Sophia was just 16 when meningitis changed her life forever. But meeting an iconic, Royal Patron of the charity inspired her

World record breaking attempt while fundraising and awareness raising for Meningitis Now

Meet Harry Doyle, 14, who has just become a Young Ambassador for Meningitis Now

A fantastic time was had by all at Ryan’s Hockey Tournament – the annual tournament, in memory of 16-year-old Ryan Bresnahan who died from meningitis in 2010

Tyler Garwood from Newcastle lost his fight against meningitis in 2016. His friends won't let him be forgotten though, and continue to pay tribute to the 14 year old, 'one of a kind'

A group of parents who lost their teenage children to meningitis are joining forces to encourage other parents to get their children vaccinated

Congratulations to Meningitis Now founder Steve Dayman who has recently completed his 34th and final long-distance fundraising walk

Congratulations to Meningitis Now supporter Frank Synek, who has completed his epic trek from Land’s End to John O’Groats

After contracting meningitis as a baby and surviving, Alex Underwood is now helping others to fight the disease after taking on one tough challenge!

If you’re in the Bolton area and fancy stretching your legs why not join in a sponsored horse ride and walk around Radcliffe to help fight back against the devastation of meningitis

1-7 June 2017 is Volunteers' Week. Here we say a special thank you to the hundreds of people who selflessly volunteer for Meningitis Now

As part of the appeal we’ve also set up a Friendship Wall, where you can add a message and show your support to people still suffering because of meningitis

B&Q staff from Stroud turned into superheroes to help raise money and fight meningitis

Steve has been involved with the meningitis movement for over 34 years, since losing his 14-month-old son Spencer in 1982 to meningococcal meningitis

14 years ago Rachael lost a good friend to meningitis. Over the last year she has completed 16 difficult challenges to raise money for Meningitis Now, in honour of her friend, Gaz

At a loose end this August bank holiday? Why not get together with your friends and take part in the first ever 'Cider Circuit'!

Get on board the Tangerine Train for May Mayhem, and raise money for Meningitis Now!

It's been a year since 16 year old Izzy Gentry died from meningitis. Here, her dad Paul, bravely tells the story of what happened to his beautiful daughter, and describes the pain that will never go away.

The Edward Dee Forever Fund has been selected as one of five charity partners for this year's Lytham Festival.

Sunday 18 June is father's day, so why not get together with the whole family and enjoy a walk along the golden sands of Morecambe Bay!

Join us for a friendly, fun and fulfilling tournament in Bristol on Sunday 28 May and help knock meningitis into touch

Meningitis Now are delighted and excited to have been chosen as the nominated charity for this year’s South Gloucestershire Show

Meningitis Now are backing European Immunization Week (EIW), which takes place between 23 and 29 April

This Monday, 24 April, is World Meningitis Day. The day is the initiative of CoMO - the worldwide Confederation of Meningitis Organisations, of which we’re a member

Meningitis Now's fifth annual Viral Meningitis Week seeks to raise awareness to inform the public, health professionals and employers about the true impact of the disease

The music festival – which takes its name from the common local East Midlands greeting – has been inspired to support us by the story of Meningitis Now Young Ambassador Charlotte

QVC deliver on workplace support choosing Meningitis Now as charity of the year

Young Ambassador Ross visited head office to take part in a film to help raise awareness of meningitis. Here he tells us about his day and his role as a Young Ambassador

The Stroud branch of RPC-BPI has raised hundreds of pounds for Meningitis Now!

Take part in the Strawberry Lion 50:50 challenge and enjoy a stroll through the heart of North Somerset whilst raising money for charity!

Fundraising in Scotland keeps going from strength to strength

Poetry can be a great way to express yourself and make sense of your feelings. Why not give it a try and share your poems with us

Does the thought of a marathon fill you with dread? If so, why not take part in the No Way Marathon from the comfort of your own sofa!

Take part in a charity golf day to help in the fight against meningitis - or just enjoy relaxing in the spa!

After beating meningitis twice, Mason is enjoying a taste of the showbiz lifestyle, appearing on new ITV show 'Little Big Shots'.

We’ve teamed up with St Mary’s Old Boys under-11s rugby club in Bristol to help raise awareness of meningitis

We are extremely grateful to the family of Dylan, who sadly passed away following meningitis aged just 21 months, for their continued support. Their latest fundraiser raised an amazing £17,000, including £10,000 from the auction alone

It has been a very busy period at Meningitis Now, culminating today in our reception at Westminster inviting MPs to help us to promote awareness of the Men ACWY vaccine. Read about that and other updates here

Flu or meningitis, would you know the difference? Meningitis and septicaemia can be fatal make sure you know all the signs and symptoms

Thirty years ago, following an outbreak of meningitis in the towns of Stroud and Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, a group of concerned parents came together to fight back against this disease

Teenager Charlene who nearly died from meningitis has shared photos to help raise vital awareness

We are working alongside Qutee, a brand new social media platform, to provide a place to discuss all aspects of meningitis - vaccines, research, Men B, personal experiences, students, Men ACWY

meningitis awareness as new school year starts - learn what you need to know

Regional rail provider, Great Western Railway will be including Meningitis Now Signs and Symptoms cards with new railcards across Gloucestershire.

Caution urged over the use of Google's new self-diagnosis tools to recognise the signs and symptoms of meningitis.

The family and friends of a little girl who died from meningitis are planning a walk in her memory and to raise awareness of the disease that robbed her of her life

Three young volunteers have been helping to raise funds and awareness of meningitis.

A young meningitis survivor has taken on a walk from his home to the hospitals that treated him to raise awareness of the disease and funds to help fight it.

Students at London University have produced a film report on the recent MenB vaccine petition and the Government’s response

Volunteering to raise meningitis awareness in universities

After a family friend lost their beautiful little girl, Fleur Rose, to meningitis B earlier this year, Jason Nicholls and Nick Wright wanted to do something to help. This is the challenge they’ve set themselves

We’re calling for viral meningitis sufferers and their families to be “vocal about viral” to dispel myths and misconceptions that the viral form of the disease is not dangerous and always ‘mild’

Meningitis Now founder Steve Dayman is stepping out on a 344-mile walk this autumn to celebrate our 30th anniversary

For this year’s Awareness Day the organisers, the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) and its 43 member organisations in 28 countries – of which we are one – are uniting behind the theme "24 Hours - Time to Act!".

Step out for a beautiful bluebell woodland walk this bank holiday weekend and help raise funds to fight meningitis

Look out for our supporter Michelle Atkinson on television tonight

This year has been another significant and successful year for Meningitis Now, with incredible advancements in vaccinations and increased support throughout the UK.

Congratulations to Meningitis Now dedicated and inspirational fundraiser Tracy Cox of Evercreech, who has been shortlisted for a top award in the Pride of Somerset Awards

Our awareness trailer put in an appearance at Gretna Gateway Outlet Village this week to help promote meningitis awareness

Meningitis strikes quickly and its impact can change lives within a matter of hours, not giving people the time to fully understand what is happening to them or a loved one

With cases of this killer disease peaking between October and March, we are warning people to stay vigilant to the signs and symptoms of the disease.

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health today

16 - 25-year-olds are encouraged to ‘Fight for now’ with the launch of our new website

Meet our latest Community Ambassadors – Nottingham grandparents Cliff and Jeanette Bull

We’re supporting Baby Loss Awareness Week, which takes place between 9 and 15 October

A huge thank you to our Community Ambassador, Ian Watkinson, who spent last weekend at the popular Towersey Festival in Thame, Oxfordshire, helping to spread meningitis awareness

Rugby league fans off to the Wigan Warriors game this Friday against local rivals Widnes have the opportunity to convert their visit into a health awareness message

Congratulations to Tracey Saunders and family on publishing Robey and the Dentist, a very special book written and illustrated by Tracey’s son Edward when he was just 11

In 2012, 14-year-old Charlie McVey, of Nottingham, was struck down with meningitis which almost cost him his life

We’re supporting the week to help draw attention to the fact that meningitis and septicaemia can be the cause of acquired brain injury

10 celebrities you never knew had meningitis

One of our supporters has won an international award for a project which tells the story of his efforts to cope with the effects of meningitis

Top South West provider of recycled aggregates, earthworks and waste management services, Bristol & Avon Group, has today launched a partnership programme with us to raise £100,000 for disease research

Meningitis can strike quickly, but its impact can last a lifetime. We know that meningitis and septicaemia can turn your world upside down, leaving many victims with after-effects.

Today we launch a 60 second commercial which aims to raise awareness across the UK, the the real and present dangers of meningitis

Knowing the signs of meningitis can save your life. The five most common myths about meningitis

Four years ago this month Bahman, 55, was fighting for his life as meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia ravaged his body

NHS England has confirmed the Meningococcal C (Men C) booster vaccine programme for students is to be extended

One of the UK’s largest trade unions has united with the country’s biggest meningitis charity to fight the deadly disease

Following yesterday’s news of another case of Meningococcal Group C in Liverpool our founder Steve Dayman has written a message to students at the affected university.