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Marathon for Clara - April's Edinburgh Marathon challenge
Good luck to April Prendergast, who is running the Edinburgh Marathon at the end of May in memory of goddaughter Clara, who died of meningitis in 2010 -
Rachel takes on the Edinburgh Half in Gregor’s memory
A Fife woman is taking on the Edinburgh Half Marathon later this month in memory of her younger brother and to fight back against meningitis, the disease that took his life -
Taking on a Scafell Pike challenge for Meningitis Now - ten times
Accompanied by his Pomeranian Mickey, Keith is setting off on a huge challenge for Meningitis Now in May, climbing Scafell Pike ten times in a row in memory of George Moore -
Ball to fight back against meningitis
Katy Tyler will be hosting a ball next Saturday (7 May) at The View in Welwyn Garden City to raise funds and awareness for Meningitis Now -
Spencer's Legacy: Nobody Left Behind - Steve's new campaign to beat meningitis
Launched today, Spencer's Legacy: Nobody Left Behind aims to beat meningitis within a generation, in memory of Spencer Dayman -
Donations to Meningitis Now speaking volumes
"Never judge a book by its cover" - especially as this collection of books, kindly left to us in a legacy, recently raised over £1,000 at auction -
Leanne's inspiration to take on the Manchester Marathon
Inspired by the heart-breaking experience of nearly losing her daughter to bacterial meningitis, Leanne is taking on a huge 26.2-mile challenge to help raise money for us as a charity close to her heart -
Meningitis Warriors don their tartan for the Glasgow Kiltwalk
Led by our Scottish Community Ambassador James, a big-hearted team of Meningitis Warriors are taking on The Mighty Stride and Big Stroll for us in April -
Braving the shave to raise money for Meningitis Now
On the May Bank Holiday, Kathleen will be publicly shaving her head to say thank you for all of the support she's received since son Stanley recovered from MenB meningitis -
Pauline's Meningitis Now blanket has fundraising well covered
This fabulous hand-crocheted blanket - featuring our logo - has been lovingly created by supporter Pauline, in memory of her daughter Kimberley who died of meningitis 31 years ago -
Wood Leisure's big year of fundraising for Meningitis Now
A big thank you to Wood Leisure Holiday Parks, who have raised £3,000 for us over the last year - despite all of the disruptions of Covid -
Take on the Three Peaks Challenge in 2022 and fight meningitis
Our Three Peaks Challenge is back for 2022! Join our team and climb the highest mountains in Wales, England and Scotland in 36 hours -
Make it a date – with Meningitis Now's Five Valleys Walk
It's back. After a two year hiatus, Meningitis Now's Five Valley wak returns bigger and better than ever - Save the date; Sunday September 25 -
Join Alia and #TeamTangerine for the 2022 Vitality London 10,000
Alia is no keen runner. But after contracting pneumococcal meningitis aged 33, she's taking on the Vitality London 10,000 as a way to give back to Meningitis Now. And there's still time to join her... -
Cycling for Jonty - Paul's Coast to Coast Challenge
With the company of fellow cyclists, long-time supporter Paul has raised over £45,000 for Meningitis Now and cycled 336 miles in 4 days in memory of his son, Jonty -
Henry's Project Tangerine for 2022
Inspired by sister (and Celeb Ambassador) Rosie's recovery from meningitis, Henry will be spending 2022 running and cycling an incredible number of long-distance events to raise money for Meningitis Now -
Gimme Gimme Gimme an ABBA tribute night with The Meningitis Family
Set up in memory of George Zographou and Margaret Wells, The Meningitis Family invite you join them for an evening with iconic ABBA tributes, ABBA Re-Björn, to raise funds and help defeat meningitis in the UK -
Duncan brings his marathon world record attempt home for Meningitis Now
Try, try again! After just missing out on a world record at the 2021 London Marathon, Duncan - dressed in full rugby kit - is aiming for a conversion in the Shakespeare Marathon this April -
Snap up a place in the London Landmarks Half Marathon with Meningitis Now
The last few London Landmarks places on #TeamTangerine are still available - and 2021 runners Michelle and Lisa have shared why you should join us! -
Meningitis Now CEO Tom's 2021 round-up
Dr Tom Nutt reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past year, with determination for carrying on the fight against meningitis in 2022