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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

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

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

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

Launched today, Spencer's Legacy: Nobody Left Behind aims to beat meningitis within a generation, in memory of Spencer Dayman

"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

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

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

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

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

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

Our Three Peaks Challenge is back for 2022! Join our team and climb the highest mountains in Wales, England and Scotland in 36 hours

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

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...

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

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

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

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

The last few London Landmarks places on #TeamTangerine are still available - and 2021 runners Michelle and Lisa have shared why you should join us!

Dr Tom Nutt reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past year, with determination for carrying on the fight against meningitis in 2022