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Shaun McEntee completed his epic Aggborough to Anfield challenge last month. Shaun ran 100 miles over five days to reme...
13/10/2026

Shaun McEntee completed his epic Aggborough to Anfield challenge last month.

Shaun ran 100 miles over five days to remember Aaron Mills, a student at Liverpool John Moores University who very sadly died from meningitis earlier this year.

A huge well done to Shaun and thank you so much to you and all your amazing supporters, including Aaron’s dad, Tony.

Shaun’s run took in several universities along the way, including Wolverhampton, Harper Adams and the University of Chester, to raise awareness of meningitis and encourage students to book in for the free vaccine. Friends and family joined for the last leg to Anfield, stopping at Byrom Point, the halls where Aaron stayed.

“I knew little to nothing about meningitis before Aaron’s story, but since seeing the devastation it can cause I felt it was only right that I try and play what small part I can in trying to prevent other families having to go through the loss and suffering that everybody who knew Aaron has endured.

“That’s why I did this run. I always knew I would complete the challenge – it’s bigger than me. It is more meaningful than anything I have ever done and every step was for Aaron.”

Read more here - https://bit.ly/4y7djld

Today is World Mental Health Day. 🧡Meningitis can have a lasting impact on mental health and emotional wellbeing for tho...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. 🧡

Meningitis can have a lasting impact on mental health and emotional wellbeing for those affected and their families, and, in the case of loss, on the loved ones left behind.

We’re reminding anyone affected that you don’t have to face things alone. Our team provides emotional and practical support to help people rebuild their lives after meningitis.

Find out more about the support we provide at https://www.meningitisnow.org/get-support/

A team of dedicated Scottish volunteers put on an incredible Gala Dinner last month that raised over £51,000! Over 200 g...
09/10/2026

A team of dedicated Scottish volunteers put on an incredible Gala Dinner last month that raised over £51,000!

Over 200 guests gathered in Glasgow for the first Scottish Gala Dinner in aid of Meningitis Now to celebrate our 40th anniversary.

Meningitis Now volunteer, Gaynor Simpson, said: "It was so important to use the milestone of Meningitis Now’s 40th anniversary to raise both vital funds for the charity as well as to raise awareness of this terrible disease.”

"What an amazing night we all had at the Scottish Gala. Organised by a group of fantastic volunteers, it was a memorable night. Not only because of the first-class venue, professionalism and party had by all, but because of the hard work and dedication to raise awareness about meningitis and fundraise for our charity, that impacted so many on the night, as emotional stories were shared and heard." - Jennifer Todd, Community Support Officer.

Read more about the event through the link. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Vf1wUb

Time for Toddle Waddle! 🥾👶Toddle Waddle, our sponsored walk for under-5s, is back. Running from the 5 - 9 October 2026, ...
07/10/2026

Time for Toddle Waddle! 🥾👶

Toddle Waddle, our sponsored walk for under-5s, is back. Running from the 5 - 9 October 2026, our annual sponsored walk for under-5s is open to all!

Every little one can join the fun to make a big difference. Whether walking, peddling, pushing or crawling, pick a route to suit your little ones, rally your waddlers, and walk for a cause that saves lives.

You can choose the distance and the location and then get the whole community involved. Make a day of it by inviting family and friends along, putting on a bake sale or raffle, and order materials to help inform your community about meningitis. It could save a life.

Find out more and sign up here - https://bit.ly/3TFpWpA

Most people who carry meningococcal bacteria never become ill.Around 1 in 10 people carry meningococcal bacteria in the ...
06/10/2026

Most people who carry meningococcal bacteria never become ill.

Around 1 in 10 people carry meningococcal bacteria in the back of their throat at any one time. This is known as carriage and, in most cases, it’s harmless.

Only occasionally do the bacteria overcome the body’s defences and cause meningitis or septicaemia.

Understanding how meningitis can develop and spread is one part of understanding the disease.

Find out more about how meningitis can be spread: https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-explained/how-to-catch-meningitis/

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Will you light a candle this World Meningitis Day?🕯️Today, the 5th of October, is World Meningitis Day. People across th...
05/10/2026

Will you light a candle this World Meningitis Day?🕯️

Today, the 5th of October, is World Meningitis Day. People across the world come together on the 5th of October every year to light the road ahead for anyone who has experienced meningitis.

We would love your help today – please join us in lighting a candle at 8:30pm this evening. Take a moment to honour those lost to meningitis and offer anyone struggling today the hope that, together, the future is brighter.

Please tag us on social media so we can see the wave of light in real time. 🧡

This World Meningitis Day we’re celebrating the launch of our BBC Lifeline appeal! 🎉World Meningitis Day is a key date i...
05/10/2026

This World Meningitis Day we’re celebrating the launch of our BBC Lifeline appeal! 🎉

World Meningitis Day is a key date in our calendar every year. It's a chance to raise awareness meningitis and keep working towards the goal of defeating meningitis by 2030. This year, we are delighted to have been chosen as a featured charity for the BBC One programme Lifeline.

The Lifeline Appeal is an amazing opportunity for us to raise vital awareness of meningitis and our life-changing work.

Our nine-minute appeal film features three people and their families that we have supported and shows both the devastating impact of meningitis and the difference support from Meningitis Now can make. 🧡

Our BBC Lifeline Appeal aired on BBC One yesterday at 12:35pm, presented by our Celebrity Ambassador, Seema Jaswal.

‼️If you missed the show yesterday, don't worry. It will be repeated on BBC Two on Tuesday 6 October at 1:05am and Friday 9 October at 12:50pm and will also be available on BBC iPlayer.

Please share our appeal page with friends, family and colleagues and help us make the most of this incredible opportunity to raise awareness, reach more people and support those affected by meningitis.

Thanks to the generous support of long-standing corporate supporter, Carter-Ruck, the first £2,500 donated to our BBC Lifeline Appeal will be matched pound for pound, doubling the impact of those gifts.

Please donate today and be part of helping to eradicate this terrible disease this World Meningitis Day. https://bbc.in/4hIH6KQ

In recognition of World Meningitis Day on Monday, we would like to shine a light on the efforts of our supporter, Amin M...
03/10/2026

In recognition of World Meningitis Day on Monday, we would like to shine a light on the efforts of our supporter, Amin Mekacher, who is organising a bake sale at Ofcom to raise funds for Meningitis Now.

Amin, who has a personal connection to the cause after contracting pneumococcal meningitis at the age of nine, has committed to baking approximately 200 items, including donuts and cookies for his colleagues. His goal is to raise £600 for us to continue our mission.

Amin expressed his motivation to give back, stating: “I always wanted to contribute at my own level to help provide support for other people who live with long-term complications from meningitis..."

“I'm nervous and very excited at the same time about my first fundraiser, but I’ve had a lot of support from my colleagues, which I found very heartwarming and encouraging to go forward with the bake sale.”

We appreciate Amin's dedication and wish him great success with Monday's fundraiser! For those interested in reading more about his fundraiser and contributing to his target, click here: https://bit.ly/4AIUTK7

If you want to organise your own fundraiser, get in touch! Send an email to our fundraising team at [email protected].

Great things happen when we work together - last month we joined Meningitis Now to visit freshers fayres at Hartpury Th...
02/10/2026

Great things happen when we work together - last month we joined Meningitis Now to visit freshers fayres at Hartpury The Royal Agricultural University and University of Gloucestershire to raise awareness of meningitis. Ambassadors and nurses from Meningitis Now spoke to students about signs and symptoms and our vaccination nurses also offered students their Meningitis B vaccine.

You might've spotted the team on ITV West a couple of weeks ago, now the project has also been featured on BBC Points West and BBC Online.

📺You can watch again here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m003294t/points-west-evening-news-30092026

📲And read more about the project here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckz7z55yze8eo

02/10/2026

Be sure to set your reminders and join us for our BBC Lifeline Appeal on BBC One this Sunday, presented by the wonderful Seema Jaswal! 📢

Want to know how you can help? Here’s how:

📺 Watch on BBC One at 12:35 PM on Sunday, October 4th.
🪙 Donate what you can to support people affected by meningitis. Thanks to our long-standing supporter, Carter-Ruck, every donation will be matched pound for pound, up to £2,500.
🔁 Share with your friends and family to encourage as many people as possible to watch and donate.

The money raised during the appeal will help us continue to save lives and rebuild futures. Please watch, donate, and share to help make this appeal a huge success.

Visit the link to read about our appeal: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hoJR5i

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