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Comms Officer Clara's miniature schnauzer Cooper has become a bit of an office celebrity, and he's been using his new-found fame to help raise funds!

Students from Colston's School recently visited our Head Office to present their fundraising donations, in memory of fellow student George Zographou who passed away in August 2017

Meningitis Now are thrilled to have exceeded our target during the 2018 Big Give scheme

Proceeds from the sale of tankards at Frocester Beer Festival raised £782 towards Meningitis Now's work.

Meningitis Now are one of four charities supported by The Farmers and Farmers Wives Choir, who are performing on 27 January in Carlisle

For a whole week from today, all donations made to Meningitis Now are worth double, thanks to The Big Give

Meningitis Now is due to be one of the beneficiaries from the auction of a very special model car.

Get knitting to fight meningitis is the call from Barnwood Amateur Dramatics Company.

Jonny is taking on a three week trek from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp in memory of his son's best friend, who died in January this year

Tickets are on sale now for our annual Christmas Celebration Concert in Gloucester Cathedral

Join our friends at Rightmove and fundraise for Meningitis Now by running the Milton Keynes marathon in 2019.

Intrepid supporters Emma Smart, Emma Allen and Gabbie Smith undertook a daredevil abseil for us, after Emma Smart's youngest son contracted viral meningitis

In the East Sussex area? Look out for some fundraising Christmas fairs coming up to support the work of Meningitis Now

Fabulous Meningitis Now Ambassador Lisa Snowdon is encouraging everyone to Get Your Glitter On this Christmas

Robin and Lily have already raised over £380 with their five mile cycle, after they learnt that local child Edward Dee died of meningitis

Russ and Kerry Fisher remember daughter Rubie, who was six weeks old when she lost her life to bacterial meningitis, through our annual Ribbon Appeal

After losing his sister Donna to meningitis five years ago, Simon vowed to support the work of Meningitis Now.

If you are looking for a unique challenge to raise funds to battle meningitis, look no further.

Have you missed out on a 2019 London Marathon place? Why not register and be in win the chance of running the event on behalf on Meningitis Now.

To mark what would have been her sister's 30th birthday, Lucy took on what would become an annual challenge in her memory

Generous guests at the Pride of the Cotswolds Awards ceremony raised a fantastic £521.69 to help fund our vital work

A huge thank you to all of our fantastic runners in this year's Great North Run! Would you like to be among them in 2019?

The 2018 Five Valleys Walk is just days away and we very much hope to see you there!

A massive congratulations and thank you to our team of 62 Kiltwalkers, who raised £14,000 towards our work

An uplifting ballad written in memory of Edward Dee is rising quickly up Amazon's Best Sellers in Songs

To raise funds for Meningitis Now and celebrate a special birthday, Kim took to the skies for an adrenaline-pumping challenge!

After the tragic loss of son Joshua in 2016, Anne-Marie started running to help her cope; she has now started combining her new-found love of the sport with fundraising

As if the full 21 mile circuit of our Five Valleys Walk wasn't enough of a physical challenge, spare a thought for a team of firefighters - they'll be walking it in full fire kit!

Neetu took on an incredible 94-mile hike in memory of her friend, who passed away in 2017

We’d love you to join us on Sunday 30 September for our flagship event

A huge thank you to Team Tangerine for taking part in this year's RideLondon-Surrey 100 on the soggiest day of the summer!

Meet James, Meningitis Now's newest Community Ambassador based in Scotland

Macey, a five-year-old lurcher who has fought back from meningitis, will be the mascot for our new event launching in October

Jenny took on running to fight back from meningitis and now, five years to the day since her first diagnosis, she is the first person to complete our Jog On Meningitis virtual challenge

Team Tangerine is taking on this year’s Edinburgh Kiltwalk in September

Calling all young designers! Can you help Caroline Gardner design a card to celebrate their 25th birthday?

Emerson's Green Sainsbury's have been supporting Meningitis Now for 12 months.

Meningitis Now were delighted to receive a generous donation in May this year from the Today's Charitable Foundation, for the second year

Mary tells us about her Great North Run experience and why you should join us this year

You can now battle meningitis by shopping online with Amazon Smile.

Meningitis survivor Sophie has once again been fundraising with her unique 5k race, with teams all tackling a 5k race combined with obstacles to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now

Five year old Effie is our youngest runner telling meningitis to Jog On

Read our latest update from the Volunteering team

On 23 June, Nicky took on an epic 60 mile challenge to raise money in memory of mum Margaret, who passed away five years ago

Meningitis Now are looking for daring participants to join our 2019 Three Peaks Challenge team

Jog On Meningitis, our brand new virtual event, challenges you to cover 50ks in 50 days and our personal trainer Rachel has shared some tips to get you moving

Dedicated fundraiser Mark Burrell has so far raised over £100,000 for us since his daughter Ruby passed away in 2010

A massive thank you and congratulations to Clevedon Canoe Club, who recently paddled 203 miles during an epic 12-hour fundraising event

Join us for a relaxing afternoon tea... before taking on an exhilarating glass walk!

Take on our new virtual challenge and earn yourself some excellent bling!

Our wonderful Community Ambassador Mary recently attended a glitzy Casino Royale-themed fundraiser organised by corporate supporter Baker Botts

Action Man Gary Wickett has smashed his original 40-challenge target and is showing no signs of stopping

Thank you to Admiral Taverns, who have raised over half of their £40,000 target for us as their Charity of the Year

Ten car enthusiasts are taking on a challenge to raise money for Meningitis Now in memory of 14-month-old Reggie who sadly died of meningitis in March 2018.

This May, Knights 1759 supported Meningitis Now in their May Mayhem campaign, which is all about having fun in the workplace whilst helping to raise funds to support those affected by meningitis.

Stride out this September for a stroll with a difference across the sands of Morecambe Bay

Joe Brayshaw will be running, cycling and swimming in the Leeds Triathlon in memory of his lifelong friend to raise vital funds.

Thank you to outdoor advertising specialists Talon, who have raised a massive £50,000 for Meningitis Now!

Ey Up Mi Duck, an annual music, beer and wine festival, has raised an amazing £3,427 for Meningitis Now

Golf enthusiasts are invited to sign up for a charity golf day in memory of golf-loving legend and meningitis amputee Brian Mayo

Super supporters Katy, Sue and doggy Stan recently took on an epic 100km trek from Ipswich to Southwold in memory of a close friend of Katy's. Find out how they got on here

Daisy First Aid Cardiff & Vale's manager and trainer Jo had great fun holding a Toddle Waddle in the sun on Bank Holiday Monday and is urging others to give it a go

Are you looking for a serious adventure? Look no further than our Lake District 8 Peak Challenge for 2019

Calling London-based rugby teams! Haringey Rhinos RFC is inviting men’s and women’s clubs from across the capital and beyond to enter a fundraising tournament at the end of June

Our volunteers have been as busy as ever this month! Read the latest volunteer update here

Meningitis Now are delighted that national planning, design and development consultants Brodie Planning have formalised their partnership with us

Congratulations and thank you to 14-year-old Denholm, who recently took on a massive zip line challenge in memory of sister Joanna

Members of Clevedon Canoe Club are taking on a 12-hour challenge to raise funds for us during a May Bank Holiday fundraiser

Thank you so much to Boyes Turner, who enjoyed causing Mayhem for Meningitis Now so much last year, they're back for another go!

When Mairi spotted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, she immediately saw it was a great chance to fundraise for us

Meningitis Now corporate supporter Arnold Clark have been busy fundraising and supporting their employees' efforts to raise money to combat meningitis.

GWR are back for a second year of May Mayhem this Friday, and are hoping to smash 2017's fantastic total

We're delighted to be one of the chosen charities supported by Entanet, the leading channel-focused wholesale connectivity provider, for 2018/19

A big thank you to digital and IT recruitment specialists Trust in Soda, who have committed to cause Mayhem for Meningitis Now throughout the month of May

Meet Mark Stones, who is preparing to trek the length of the 147-mile Viking Way to raise money for Meningitis Now

Thank you to Monolithos Lodge 8475, who supported Meningitis Now with a glittering masked ball fundraiser in celebration of Worshipful Master Trevor Siddall's son Alex's recovery from meningococcal septicaemia

Big-hearted charity fundraisers are inviting everyone to join them for an evening of entertainment in West Calder, West Lothian to help fight back against meningitis

At the end of March, a team of brave Meningitis Now supporters took on the Gung Ho challenge at Wynard Hall, Durham.

Help raise vital funds for Meningitis Now. Your Royal-themed Time4Tea can be held anytime, not just on Saturday 19 May, the date of the Royal Wedding.

A charity bike ride is being held to commemorate the death of David, who passed away following meningitis aged 47.

Two patrols from Rodborough Scouts have chosen Meningitis Now as their project for the 'World Challenge' award

Long-time supporter James is organising a glamorous ball to help fight back against two devastating diseases, meningitis and cancer, find out how to book tickets.

With the World Cup just around the corner, we're working up to fever pitch with a fab fundraiser

A dedicated group of fundraisers from Berkeley in Gloucestershire is organising a community triathlon with a difference in memory of a young local boy

We are delighted that staff at top London and global law firm Baker Botts (UK) LLP have chosen us as their charity for the second quarter of this year

April has been a busy month around the country for our volunteers! Read the latest volunteer update here

Wishing our London Marathon runners and supporters the very best of luck this Sunday 22 April - we can't wait to cheer you on!

Rangers FC are holding a collection at this weekend’s match, to raise money in memory of Koa Brock, who sadly died from meningitis last week

Meningitis Now are thrilled to have been chosen as chartered accountants Page Kirk's Charity of the Year for 2018

After her mum Jackie contracted Men W last year, Laura has set her sights on running the Brighton Marathon this weekend to raise money and awareness in support

We're delighted to have been chosen as Frocester Beer Festival's nominated charity for 2018 and would love to hear from you if you can help out on the day

Seven-year-old Xavier loves to ride his bike - so much so that he's taking on a 100 mile challenge this year to raise money in memory of daddy's sister Cheryl

A tribute night is being held in memory of Barry Connell, a top DJ from Glasgow, who died from meningitis nearly ten years ago.

Dad Darren is taking on a mammoth 80-mile hike of the Yorkshire Wolds Way to raise money after his daughter Connie contracted meningitis at just 2 years of age

Tilly will be taking on the ‘Gung Ho’ 5K inflatable run at Wynard Hall, Durham on 31 March, raising money for Meningitis Now.

Rebecca Canavan, our wonderful Toddle Waddle illustrator, explains how she set about capturing the personalities of the children who feature in our materials

Matt Sansum was 3 years old when he contracted meningitis. Now, 39 years on, he's helping to raise funds by taking on the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100

With the exciting relaunch of Toddle Waddle this week, we are thrilled to team up with Daisy First Aid to help parents overcome their fear of meningitis and take steps to fight back

We’re challenging you to sign up for our revamped and revitalised Toddle Waddle this spring and help fight meningitis

Meet Amelia, now aged 10, who is one of the young people helping us relaunch our Toddle Waddle this year

Meet Elise, now aged 5, who is one of the young people helping us relaunch our Toddle Waddle this year

Meet Louie, now aged 7, who is one of the young people helping us relaunch our Toddle Waddle this year.

Meet twins Seth and Reece, now aged 7, who are two of the young people helping us relaunch our Toddle Waddle this year

How far do you think a team of 48 can run on a treadmill over the course of 12 hours?

32-year-old Fergal has smashed a new karate club record as part of a fundraising drive while his cousin's daughter recovers from meningitis

Following their mother Margaret's tragic death in 2013, Nicky and Rob have set themselves huge physical challenges to mark what would have been her 60th birthday

Michelle Bresnahan, Founder of ‘A Life for a Cure’, visited Meningitis Now Head Office to present the fundraising team with a cheque for £26,362.25!

Young makeup artist Billie was just beginning to live her dream when she was struck down with meningitis. Now, her close friend Sarah is fundraising to help with her recovery

An annual football match in memory of Harry Done will take place this weekend to mark the third anniversary of him losing his life to meningitis

Our founder Steve Dayman recently met up with two of our Community Ambassadors, Bob and Barbara Johnson, to receive a huge cheque – in both senses of the word

We are delighted that online property search experts Rightmove have chosen us as their charity of the year

Fundraising for Meningitis Now - the Bibury Boxing Day Duck Race raises £1900

Take on the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 for Meningitis Now

Have you considered lacing up for the world’s largest half-marathon – the Great North Run – to help us beat this deadly disease?

Harmonie was left fighting for her life after contracting meningitis at 10 months old, now auntie Hannah is fundraising for Meningitis Now

DP World London Gateway has been supporting Meningitis Now since 2014

January has seen 2018 off to a great start for our volunteers - read the latest volunteer update here

Bolton darts duo give up beer and takeaways for three months to fundraise for Meningitis Now

A record number of swimmers will make a splash on Sunday 28 January to raise cash in memory of meningitis victim Edward Dee

Meningitis Now are thrilled to have been selected as Charity of the Year by the Stroud branch of Perry Bishop and Chambers estate agents

After losing a grandson to meningitis in 2014, Robert is donating profits made from the sale of his book to Meningitis Now

Meningitis Now one of 23 charities to receive funds raised by the annual 'Hoggin’ the Bridge' motorcycle ride.

Joe Allen 24, from Colliers Wood, London, is a Chef De Partie for Compass Group. Every year he organises a fantastic culinary feast to raise money for Meningitis Now

A huge thank you to the Cwmbran Vale Rotary Club, who have once again raised a huge amount for us throughout the festive season

A spontaneous entry into the Bibury Boxing Day duck race saw Paul Gentry winning a fantastic £1,500 for Meningitis Now

Two keen darts players have set themselves a New Year challenge to hit a treble – that’s three months without alcohol and takeaways – to raise funds to fight back against meningitis

Steve Clark and his team of Meningitis Mile Munchers took on the 2017 RideLondon-Surrey 100 for us and is urging cycling enthusiasts to do the same

Mum of two Becky took on the 2017 Great North Run with her husband Antony, after their son Jacob was diagnosed with viral meningitis at just 13 days old

Wayne and Hayley's daughter Ava passed away just two weeks after her first birthday. In memory, and to mark Wayne's 40th, the couple are inviting the community to a birthday bash

After losing her husband to meningitis, Laura Barley from Glasgow took on an epic challenge with three of her closest friends. She tells us about her once in a lifetime adventure, and how her husband was honoured during the trip

54 year old Dorothy completed the Birmingham marathon this year in memory of Rubie, who tragically lost her life to meningitis

A fan of all things fitness, Meningitis Now's Web Editor Rachel is no stranger to one of the most popular trekking challenges in our calendar

The South West transport and recycling company are well on their way to reaching their incredible £100,000 target

Join Stroud Brewery on Thursday 21 December for their special Christmas bingo night for Meningitis Now

The Bristol school has taken on the challenge to fight meningitis through awareness and fundraising

In November 2012, Leo Standing was struck down with viral meningitis, the after-effects of which she still suffers with today. However, in April 2018 she will be undertaking a marathon challenge

We’re thrilled that Caroline Gardner, Waitrose and Jutexpo have chosen to support us in this way.

Meningitis Now's Website Editor Rachel has set her sights on the biggest half marathon in the world

As the days grow colder, our Meningitis Now volunteers continue their valiant efforts; read the November update.

One of the most popular events in our calendar, the Gloucester Christmas Celebration Concert is just around the corner

If you’re down in Kent next weekend, why not sign up for the Folkestone Santa Dash and run up some funds to help us fight meningitis?

Get your glitter on this Christmas and help us fight back against meningitis

A Mum who helps raise awareness of meningitis has signed up to the Three Peaks Challenge next June.

Students from Long Road Sixth Form College have planned a 242.3-mile challenge in memory of friend Adam

One of our Christmas cards for sale this year carries a very special message

Come along to the Meningitis Now Christmas Celebration Concert at Gloucester Cathedral on Thursday 14 December

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

The incredible fundraising milestone has been exceeded in just nine months

Teacher fights back from pneumococcal meningitis with charity wrestling match

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

This September thousands of people once again took part in the much-loved Five Valleys Walk through the beautiful Cotswold countryside.

Meningitis Now are applying to The People’s Projects for funding to help more adults affected meningitis

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

A big-hearted couple from Gloucester is planning a glamorous black tie ball to help Meningitis Now fight back against meningitis

A team of 12 from leading Cotswolds estate agents Perry Bishop and Chambers has now signed up to take part in our Five Valleys Walk

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

A Darlington mum and non-runner is taking on the Great North Run for Meningitis Now next month

Two friends from the East Midlands are taking on a 30-mile Peak District trek to raise money to fight back against meningitis

A sponsored horse ride and walk to raise funds for Meningitis Now has cantered past its target

Conservation charity the National Trust are once again supporting Meningitis Now's Five Valleys Walk

We’re grateful to The Screwfix Foundation – the charitable arm of Screwfix – who have kindly been supporting Meningitis Now

An annual event of local musicians in Cambridgeshire, now in its sixth year, attracted over 300 people and raised over £3,000 for Meningitis Now

Children, staff and local families from Busy Bees nurseries across the UK will be coming together during National Parks Week (Monday 24 July – Sunday 30 July) to support Meningitis Now

A huge well done to two special fundraisers who have just completed a daunting River Severn challenge on behalf of 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

Submit the highest bid to be in with a chance of winning Lisa's signed 'I'm A Celebrity' star and support Meningitis Now

A huge thank you to everyone who pitched in at the recent Rebmark fundraising charity golf day

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'

Kind-hearted lawyers at a Glasgow practice have been fighting back against the devastation of meningitis

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

This year is the 30th anniversary of the popular Five Valleys Walk! Join us for a great day out in the beautiful Cotswold countryside and raise money for Meningitis Now.

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

Meningitis Now supporter Sally Gillespie, 38, of Up Hatherley, has been inspired to take on a Tough Mudder

We’d like to invite our supporters to catch up with their family, friends, colleagues and neighbours over a cuppa and a slice of cake this summer and help raise money to make sure no one has to face the devastation of meningitis alone

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

Law graduate Charles Hannaford is currently cycling around the world to raise money for Meningitis Now!

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.

Four generations of a Wigan family have turned their personal sadness into a positive by helping to fight back against meningitis

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

An intrepid adventurer from Devon is stepping out to walk the length of the country in memory of a friend who died from meningitis and to raise funds for Meningitis Now

A grateful university student has taken on a skydive with three friends to say thank you for her recovery from meningitis

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

Paul Bayliss, 40, from Sheffield, has taken part tirelessly in runs over the years since he first recovered from meningitis

It will be Steve’s 34th and final charity walk. His efforts so far have seen him walk over 12,000 miles and raise over £2 million to fight meningitis

We’d like to wish everyone taking on the 2017 London Marathon for Meningitis Now

Throughout the month of May Meningitis Now are asking people to get sponsored to give up something, participate in a challenge or perhaps hold a dress down day, read more

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

Events fundraiser and personal trainer Rachel shares some tips on how to tackle a challenge like 'Tough Mudder' in this, the first of a series of training related blogs

27 year old Matthew has beaten meningitis twice. Although he was left profoundly deaf he's remained positive and is using his experience to raise money for Meningitis Now

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

Local solicitors firm WSP choose Meningitis Now as their partner charity!

Scotland is gearing up once again to host the annual Kiltwalk, where walkers are encouraged to wear their kilts and enjoy a trek through Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee or Edinburgh.

Jay contracted meningitis in 2004 when he was 16-months-old. Now, 13 years later he is learning to live with his disabilities caused by the disease.

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

Gary is taking part in over forty running challenges in the race to beat meningitis

Fundraising in Scotland keeps going from strength to strength

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'.

Ey Up Mi Duck is returning to Derbyshire for its second year, and inspired by Young Ambassador Charlotte, they have chosen to support Meningitis Now

Busy Bees announces Meningitis Now as National Charity Partner

Thank you P&A and everyone involved for joining us in our fight against meningitis

Redrow Homes raise vital funds for Meningitis Now when Father Christmas, schoolchildren, a pop choir and a brass band joined forces to entertain the Hartford community just before Christmas

Award-winning turkey farmer, Rod Adlington credits his fundraising success to the support of his friends, family and the farming community

Corporate supporter, Boyes Turner LLP raised a fantastic £400 for victims of meningitis, by hosting two Christmas wreath making workshops at their offices in Reading

Martin Roby, from Deal in Kent took on the London South West Tough Mudder in September with partner Kirsty and friends Chris and Vince to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now.

A dedicated team of fundraisers, including our founder’s son Steve, is taking on a virtual London to Paris bike ride to raise money for Meningitis Now

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

Cyclist returns having traversed the globe to raise awareness and funds for Meningitis Now

Support Meningitis Now this Christmas by buying your Christmas cards from the Caroline Gardner collection, donations to date have already exceeded £100,000

Two young supporters held an 'energy station' at their home for weary Five Valley's walkers and raised vital funds for Meningitis Now.

Hayley from Sunderland beat viral meningitis in 2015, and took part in the Great North Run to help other people affected by the disease.

Georgina knows more than most the importance of keeping loved one’s in mind. Her eldest son, Luke was just 17 when he became critically ill with meningococcal septicaemia

Huge congratulations to our founder Steve Dayman, who rolled up in Stonehouse today looking as if he’d just popped out to the shops, at the end of his 17-day 344-mile walk from Morpeth, raising funds for meningitis research and support

QVC employee and father of a young meningitis survivor, nominated Meningitis Now as a charity of the year for 2016.

Singer songwriter Ange Hardy lost her teenage brother Steve to meningitis aged just 11. The subsequent breakdown of her family in the wake of her brother’s death was to have a massive impact on Hardy’s young life.

A South West company is on the right road to reaching its target of raising £100,000 to support our work and funding research into a vaccine to eradicate all strains of meningitis.

Corporate supporters Boyes Turner arranged a recent toddle waddle to raise vital funds for people affected by meningitis.

Liverpool father, Kevin Ryan’s son Leighton was struck down by bacterial meningitis and spent over a month in hospital battling the disease in 2013, before making a full recovery.

Corporate partners, Foot Anstey, ran their own relay from Cape Cornwall to Porthcurno to raise funds to support us.

A young meningitis survivor is getting to grips with her new prosthetic hand, which is making a huge difference to how she feels about herself.

Congratulations to Will Thompson and his fellow cyclists - Logan Martin, Max Gibson, Mike Thompson and Callum Jarema, their efforts raised a fantastic £3,500 for our ongoing work in memory of their friend Izzy Gentry, who sadly lost her life to meningitis

The father, wife and sister of a young man who died from meningitis in 2014 have completed the Three Peaks Challenge, raising an incredible £3,000 in his memory.

Cyril Holland cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats and his grandson and friends matched each mile with a lap of their playground to raise funds in memory of lost friends.

Children at Ballywalter Primary School, Newtownards, County Down, have raised funds to fight meningitis by taking part in a ‘Mile of Fun’ along Ballywalter beach.

Feel the summer vibes at a fundraising and awareness-raising summer jamm to remember a Little Big Hero who died from meningitis

Seven year old Tianna, experienced meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia as a toddler. She recently took part in the Lisburn Fun Run, Northern Ireland to help fight the disease through fundraising.

A fundraising day in Kent, raised an incredible amount in memory of young Faye Burdett, who tragically lost her life to meningitis.

Three friends are setting off on the adventure of a lifetime, driving 2,000 miles across India in a motorised tuk-tuk in memory of a friend who died from meningitis

Huw Westwood, our Young Ambassador in South Wales, will hit the right note next month when he joins the celebrated duet Cantare at a charity concert

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

Splash out on a ticket for a charity dinner on board HMS Victory next month and you can support a marathon swimmer in his fight against meningitis

A huge thank you to the organisers of the Bann 10K and Fun Run, and everyone who took part in it on behalf of Meningitis Now

A young Melton Mowbray father is taking on a skydive in memory of his baby daughter, who died from meningitis, and to support our work fighting back against the disease

Two young victims of meningitis will be commemorated at a charity ball in Bolton

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.

Lockheed Martin staff have raised £600 in memory of their friend and colleague.

Good luck to meningitis survivor Robert Parsons, who is getting ready for a 10K charity challenge next month to raise funds for us and a local hospice

Three friends hiked the Camino Ingles to raise funds in memory of Harry Williams.

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

Having a fundraising ball to celebrate Nicole's meningitis recovery

This July, proud parents Keeley and Kieron Pearl are set to cycle an incredible 100 miles to celebrate five years since their daughter’s recovery from meningitis

Fantastic Year 7 fundraisers at Ribston Hall High School in Gloucester have helped their year tutor raise over £2,000 for Meningitis Now

A huge thank you to our supporters at Ace Liftaway, who ran a relay race on Sunday 17 April to help raise funds for us. Their commitment and training allowed them to gather over £300 in sponsorship money

If you’re in the Chipping Sodbury area of Gloucestershire on Saturday 4 June make sure you pop along to the Town Hall for a free craft fair

Northwich pub, The Leigh Arms and First Class Wrestling are getting ready to ‘Lay the Smackdown’ on meningitis with the return of their free wrestling event on Saturday 11 June

We’re delighted to have been selected as the nominated charity for this year’s South Gloucestershire Show

The family of a “cheeky and smiley” teenager who died of meningitis have raised over £41,000 in his memory ahead of their sixth fundraising Fun Day

There’s still time to sign up for some mayhem as part of our May Mayhem month and help us with our research, awareness and support programmes

Emmanuelle, resident tortoise at Oxford’s Regent’s Park College, turned 113 on Saturday and celebrated with a garden party in the college grounds.

Lace up for the tenth anniversary Bann 10K and Fun Run in Northern Ireland later this month and help us fight meningitis with every stride

A student from Hereford is tackling this year’s Great North Run as part of her fight back from meningitis

Supporter Heidi Sansome recently took on a London to Paris cycle ride for us, raising a fantastic £3,300 in the process. She tells her tale to inspire others here

Huge congratulations and thank you to India and Millie who, despite being inexperienced cyclists, took on a 412 km ride along the Great Ocean Road in Australia and raised a fantastic £10,000 for us

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

We'd like to wish all our London Marathon runners and their supporters the very best of luck for the event this Sunday

Enthusiastic hockey players of all abilities are invited to sign up for a charity tournament and help knock meningitis into touch

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

A team of opticians and their friends are focusing on getting muddy by taking on a Tough Mudder challenge for Meningitis Now

A dedicated group of colleagues will be running a relay marathon to raise funds for Meningitis Now

A big thank you to our corporate supporters Rudridge, who have raised £200 towards our ongoing work at Meningitis Now

We’re encouraging companies to sign up for a month of mayhem in May to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now

We’re looking for outdoor enthusiasts to join us on a challenging trek to conquer eight Lake District peaks in two days of walking

Meningitis Now supporter Craig Nelson challenged himself to cover the distance of two-and-a-half marathons in less than 24 hours to raise money for us, and the dedicated fundraiser smashed the challenge

Take on the ultimate aerial challenge and raise funds for us at the same time. We’re sure you’ll love this adventure on the world’s fastest zipline

On Saturday 2 April, 28 of our lovely supporters were taken up to a height of 150ft, then harnessed up to take on the challenge of ziplining across the River Clyde, Glasgow, at speeds of 40mph – all raising money for Meningitis Now

Craig Nelson, of Tingewic, is embarking on a 100km endurance run for us

Dedicated fundraiser, Adam Davie, has set the pace, raising over £500 for us

A family is saying thank you for their son’s recovery from meningitis by cycling over 250 miles along the Liverpool to Leeds Canal and back in 36 hours.

A musical evening at a local pub has raised money for a young meningitis survivor from Nottingham as she fights back from the disease, and our ongoing research, awareness and support work

Take the plunge with us in Europe’s largest open-water sponsored event, taking place in Lake Windermere

Bristol woman who lost her toes to meningitis is stepping out on a sponsored walk to say thank you to us for supporting her during her darkest days

We're challenging individuals and groups to test their strength, stamina and determination and get muddy for a good cause

Our Press and Communications Officer, Tasha, took on one of our toughest challenges to help raise vital funds for us

Fearless twenty one-year-old George Placidi has put his foot to the pedal to cycle 25,000 kilometres in a spoke-tacular fundraiser for us

Alec and Victoria Shillaker took on the ‘biggest physical challenge’ of their lives, scaling new heights for us

A brave student has been raising funds for us and meningitis awareness just weeks after fighting back from the disease

Gloucestershire based football team, Forest Green Rovers, has united with telecoms company, Lister Unified Communications’, to put fundraising in the back of the net

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 Ribbon Appeal has a special meaning to our supporters

There's been lots going on in our Scottish region

This is one of the simplest ways to raise money for us

It was eyes down and game on for an evening of wining, dining, dancing, bingo and bling on Thursday 19 November to fight back against meningitis

Before heading off on your holidays with family and friends to celebrate the festive season, please take a moment to remember those for which Christmas is a painful reminder of the devastating changes meningitis has inflicted on their lives.

Christmas is coming, and so are our winter wonderland Christmas Celebration Concerts at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff and Gloucester Cathedral.

A fundraising reunion match between the 2006 All Ireland finalist team and the 2010 All Ireland Champions team raised a fabulous £762.63 towards our work

Friends and family of little Sophia Sloan have hosted a variety of fundraising events for us, raising over £5,000

Fundraising can come in many forms – from the outrageous to the refined, but the outcome is the same; every penny raised will help us save lives and rebuild futures

Somerset widow and mother of three, Helen Bromovsky, has designed a range of Turkish inspired clothing in memory of her late husband to raise lifesaving funds

The Bath Cake Company is holding a charity cupcake class in support of its chosen charity of the year – A Life for a Cure – and you’re invited to go along

Belfast residents are invited to become part of our ‘futures builder’ recognition scheme and join our fight against meningitis

The first Cumbria Cyclones Touch competition was held at Whitehaven Rugby League Club on Sunday, 25 October and raised over £1000 for us

Bishopbriggs mum Kim Macleod, who lost son Calum to meningitis aged 12, has organised A Wonderful Life Gala Ball

Why not join us for one of our wonderful Christmas Celebration Concerts at Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff on Tuesday 1st December or Gloucester Cathedral on Thursday 10th December

A huge thank you to the organisers and everyone who took part in the Ronan Developments Charity Golf Day at the weekend

A charity badminton-a-thon at Morpeth’s Riverside Leisure Centre has raised an amazing £2,600 to fight back against meningitis

A fantastic quiz night in West Kirby on the Wirral culminated in a cheque for £7,000 being handed over to us from the Christopher Salmon Foundation

Today staff are taking part in a hair-raising Halloween spectacular to help ‘fright’ meningitis

Thirteen weeks after Derry and Ballinderry Gaelic footballer, Aaron Devlin, lost his life to meningitis his family has unveiled a legacy jersey to ‘keep his memory alive’

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

Help us to ‘fright’ meningitis this Halloween with a host of spook-tacular fundraising events.

Budding authors are being offered the chance to win a top publishing package worth up to £2,000, while helping to raise cash for us

A number of our supporters have dedicated their spare time to fighting meningitis, helping us to save lives and rebuild futures

A glamorous and glitzy Halloween Ball is set to make a significant impact on our fight to beat meningitis

Meningitis survivor and young ambassador, Jemma Farrow, is organising a Butterfly Ball to raise vital funds for us

Award winning telecommunications company eZe-talk has launched a partnership programme with us, committing to raise £5,000 in their first year

A team of 22 from Surrey took on one of the most challenging military style assault courses in the UK, The Nuts Challenge

Our Young Ambassador, Louise Poole, 20 tells us about her brilliant fundraising fight back

Some 2,000 people and hundreds of dogs stepped out for our Meningitis Now's Five Valleys Walk, in partnership with Connexus, in gorgeous sunny weather at the weekend

A Tunbridge Wells man is taking on his first triathlon this weekend to raise awareness of meningitis and funds to help fight it after his daughter fought back from the disease

Claire and Chris Mervyn took on the challenge for Meningitis Now this year, here they relate their experiences

Meningitis Now supporter and Stroud Rotary Club member, Steven Sawyer, took on the 21-mile Five Valleys route twice in one day

A long-weekend fundraiser at The King Alfred in Burnt Hill Way raised more than £10,500 for Meningitis Now

Keen golfers are invited to raise vital funds and fight meningitis with a ‘hole in one’ this October

An engaged couple from Yorkshire are swapping their running shoes for a tandem to take part in a punishing Peak District cycling challenge to fight meningitis

The team at Meningitis Now dressed in a leisurely fashion, sporting their hobby-themed fancy dress

Meningitis Now supporter, Alec Shillaker, is taking on Mount Aconcagua in Argentina in a bid to win £10,000 for us

A Gloucestershire-based company is rolling out the red carpet and hosting right royal revelries to defeat a deadly disease.

Two Guildford men are taking on a ‘daunting but exciting’ 1,000 mile charity challenge for us to cycle across Britain in just nine days.

One of our supporters in Essex is urging people to dress up to help defeat the deadly disease

A morning filled with ‘Coffee and Cake’ has raised over £450 for Meningitis Now

Family and friends of 6-year-old Taylor Filby, an Essex youngster fighting back from meningitis, will join him for a sponsored walk to raise awareness of the disease and funds to help fight it

The Meningitis Now ‘Under the Sea’ themed event, organised by Jenna Laud, 23, of Peterborough, has raised more than £2,000 for Meningitis Now

Lotus, 29 of Guildford, Surrey, is running the stunning Royal Parks Half Marathon for Meningitis Now after misdiagnosis meant she ‘unexpectedly’ lost her young cousin, Marie Biscocho, to meningitis

Meningitis survivor, Harmonie-Rose, will join Meningitis Now ‘Under the Sea’ for her first Toddle Waddle fundraiser

An Essex fundraiser is a cut above when it comes to fighting meningitis

The heartbroken parents of baby Rubie Fisher, who was just six weeks old when bacterial meningitis stole her short life, are organising a 17-mile walk to remember her and to raise cash for us

A couple twice touched by meningitis are retiring from hosting annual charity garden gatherings after 14 successful years and raising over £11,000 for Meningitis Now

Sign up for this year’s Five Valleys Walk, our flagship sponsored stroll around the Cotswolds, and help to stomp out meningitis

If you’re in the Portishead area of Somerset on Wednesday 15th July get your thinking caps on and take part in a quiz to help fight back against meningitis

When Debbie McKinnon, our Regional Support Officer in Scotland, popped along to Wellington School to pick up a cheque she was unprepared for the amazing effort the sixth year had made.

Mother and Meningitis Now supporter, Michelle Bresnahan has relentlessly campaigned to eradicate the disease, raising a monumental £350,000 for the charity

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

This week, a team of four from Foot Anstey LLP, Plymouth, climbed the equivalent of the tallest building on every continent.

Charity really is beginning at home for Stroud mum and our Supporter Care Administrator Sarah Langton

We’ve added extra places on our 30th anniversary charity trek in the Patagonian Andes from Argentina to Chile next year

A Birmingham man is ‘pedalling for pounds’ to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now

Another person taking on our Three Peaks Challenge to climb the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in just 36 hours is Hull University student Holly Mitchell

Angela Brown, aged 30, is taking part to raise awareness of the disease and say thank you to us for our support when her son Ayden, then 2, fell ill with pneumococcal meningitis in May 2014

Employees at Bentley and Lamborghini in Birmingham are stepping out from behind the wheel and tying up their laces to raise vital funds for Meningitis Now

Snooker enthusiasts ‘chalked their cues’ to pocket more than £1,250 for Meningitis Now

Fight your fears and take on one of Scotland’s fiercest challenges, Tough Mudder for Meningitis Now

A mum whose baby died of meningitis after suffering massive heart attacks invites everyone to a fun-filled evening to defeat the deadly disease

To fight the disease, Jamie and his wife Helen, 34, created Alexander’s Army to raise awareness and fundraise for Meningitis Now

This month, a team of eight cyclists from asset management company TAM Ethical embarked on the 3-day, 300-mile mission of riding from London to Paris

The family of a “cheeky and smiley” teenager who died of meningitis have raised over £35,000 in his memory ahead of their fifth fundraising Fun Day

Nichola Conlon took part in last year’s Great North Run for us to mark the massive milestone of her daughter Evie starting school in September following meningitis

A charity night to celebrate a little boy’s life and fight the meningitis that robbed him of it has helped to raise nearly £11,500 for us

While the capital sleeps, we invite cycling enthusiasts to pedal past over 50 of London’s most iconic landmarks through the night on Saturday 6 June to help fight meningitis

I decided to organise a ‘Toddle Waddle’ (Under the Sea) for Meningitis Now, as I wanted to raise funds for them and awareness of this devastating illness amongst family and friends

Wrestling fans in the North West should get along to The Leigh Arms pub in Northwich, Cheshire this Saturday (May 16)

When Jane Evans first took up running, John Major was Prime Minister, Chesney Hawkes was top of the charts and the internet was in its infancy

Our Community Development Manager, Helen Whatmore, explains what it is and how to get involved

Ann Harman had never done any running before. But the inspirational 71-year-old from Llandrindod Wells in mid Wales ran the London Marathon for us last Sunday

We’ve got just five places left on our 30th anniversary charity trek in the Patagonian Andes next year

She has set her sights on tackling more than 300 miles, including the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, in a year, to raise money and awareness of the disease which took her toes and almost her life

Nadhim Orfali was left profoundly deaf after falling into a coma battling meningitis aged three

An Alfreton man has taken on ’12 months of madness’ to say thank you for his daughter’s recovery from meningitis

Supporters have the chance, for the next 30 days or so, to make a dream come true

Lillie-Beth was a carefree, happy-go-lucky little girl until she contracted meningococcal septicaemia in 2008; it’s a date I will always remember as I carried her lifeless little body into hospital

Young Thomas is the face of our spring appeal this year. The lives of Thomas, and his mum and dad Emily and Andy, were turned upside down in April 2013, when he was diagnosed with meningitis

We’re looking for outdoor enthusiasts to join us on our scenic but exhilarating hiking adventure to conquer eight Lake District peaks

The only place to be this weekend is the Village Hotel in Solihull, where supporter Becky Doyle is holding a glamorous ball for us to help raise awareness and funds

Digital specialists Sequence inspired by their lead interaction developer, Nadhim Orfali, himself affected by meningitis in childhood, are currently full steam ahead fundraising for Meningitis Now.

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