Meningitis Now

Easement Solutions Ltd (ESL) acts on behalf of companies operating in the utility sector, to provide efficient and effective project management, alongside expert advice in all matters relating to the negotiation and acquisition of easements, wayleaves, and land rights for gas and electricity infrastructure connections. They chose Meningitis Now as their Charity of The Year, following the tragic death of 10-month-old baby Teddy, who died from meningitis in October 2023. Easement Solutions are determined to raise vital awareness of meningitis and much needed funds to support Meningitis Now, in Teddy’s memory. We are delighted to welcome the Easement Solutions team on board as our newest corporate partner and look forward to delivering lots of exciting plans together throughout 2024. Special thanks to Mark Devlin

Mum's meningitis warning 10 years after son dies A mother whose son collapsed and died from meningitis during a festival is urging teenagers to get fully vaccinated and be aware of the infection's symptoms. Her son, Ollie Towler-Jones was at Latitude in Henham Park, Suffolk, when he became ill. He was airlifted to hospital after he went into organ failure. To read more about his story: https://bit.ly/46oQ8GT #MeningitisNow #meningitis #meningitisawareness #BBC

Every contribution matters when it comes to our work, but your support can go even further when you become one of our Meningitis Now regular donors. Regular gifts, large and small, can help towards our mission of reducing the devastating impact of meningitis through: ✔️funding impactful research into the disease ✔️raising vital awareness of the signs and symptoms ✔️providing dedicated support services, for as long as is needed Dan (41) contracted meningitis at age 2 and 13, which not only left him with physical after-effects, but it also had an impact on his mental health. Dan has received ongoing support from Meningitis Now, including attending our 2023 pilot anxiety management course. Listen to the short podcast with Dan, and watch this space as the full version of the interview is coming soon: https://spoti.fi/4cM1IxU Will you join our commitment today with a £5 monthly gift? Together, we can continue to make a difference to the lives of people like Dan. Join as a regular donor today 🧡 https://bit.ly/3L6RrAr

📢 Job Opportunity: Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover) Salary: £35,000 to £37,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: 35 hours per week (12-month contract) Start Date: 16 September 2024 Location: Hybrid from our office in Stroud, Gloucestershire We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Manager to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, you will lead our friendly fundraising team, focusing on the development of our Events, Community, and Individual Giving income streams. Come and join #teamtangerine! Apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/4cnTI6m

Did you know? Regular gifts are not only a cost-effective way of supporting our work, they can also help us plan for the future with confidence! 🔹 £5 could pay for 143 students to receive a meningitis signs and symptoms card. 🔸 £7 monthly, over the period of 10 months, could pay for a person to attend one of our activity packed Family Days. 🔹£10 could pay for two initial calls to our Nurse-led Helpline. 🔸£32 could pay for one person to attend a session of our mental health courses. 🔹£50 could pay for one hour of professional counselling. By donating just £5 a month today and becoming one of our incredible regular givers you can help us to be there for everyone that needs us. Help us continue to make a difference 🧡 https://bit.ly/3L6RrAr

Get ready to soar through the skies as you take on the thrill of a lifetime with #TeamTangerine! 🍊 📅 Date: Saturday, 21st September 2024 📍 Location: RAF Weston on the Green, Northampton Road, Weston on the Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 3TQ 🕙 Time: Arrive by 10am, sharp! 💸 Required Fundraising Pledge: £500.00 Not only will you experience the adrenaline rush of a lifetime, but by raising a minimum of £500, you'll be directly impacting the lives of those affected by meningitis through Meningitis Now's valuable support programmes. For sign-up details, see the link:👉 https://lnkd.in/eVsSkdtx Let's make this leap together!

🌟 Meet James, a devoted father on a mission! 🌟 When James’s son Ralph was just 12 weeks old, he developed meningitis. Thanks to incredible medical care, Ralph made a full recovery and continues to thrive, though he still has six-monthly check-ups with a consultant. 🙏 Now, James is taking on a new challenge – climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, this October! 🏔️ His goal is to raise vital funds and awareness for Meningitis Now. To read his story, click on the following link: https://bit.ly/3VTbHvG You can support James by visiting his JustGiving page: https://bit.ly/3REI6n4 #MeningitisNow #ClimbForACause #MountKilimanjaro #Inspiration #Fundraiser

A huge congratulations to the Walk for Lloyd team for winning the Pride of Cumbria Award. The team have taken on the challenge of scaling the 214 Wainwrights. They’re all in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria and cover a wide range of heights. The group of family and friends are doing this challenge in tribute to Lloyd Sutton, who sadly died last October from bacterial meningitis, aged just 18. Watch their nomination video below and read more about the Walk for Lloyd team here - https://bit.ly/3VQONDM #MeningitisNow #prideofcumbria

We loved our Midsummer Party at the Mall Galleries / Federation of British Artists in London last night. We raised more than £18,000 at the event. Thank you to everyone who supported the evening! What a wonderful setting with over 450 pieces of art on display and stories of meningitis experiences from two young women who have been part of our Believe & Achieve programme. Chief Executive of Meningitis Now Dr Tom Nutt said, “What a moving and fun evening it was last night! Huge thanks to the The Society of Women Artists for allowing us to hold our Midsummer Party at their brilliant annual exhibition and thank you to all our wonderful guests who made the evening so special.” “Particular thanks go to Irwin Mitchell for sponsoring the event – we hugely value your support. And thank you to the artists who donated art for the auction and raffle, to Irwin Mitchell, Adlington Ltd, Fays Flowers and Cook who all gave items for the raffle. Your support is invaluable.” Special thanks to Helen Sinclair and Rachel Parker, President and Vice President of The Society of Women Artists. Fays Flowers Ltd Ian Matthews Lottie Coakley Carol Neal

How You Can Make a Difference with ShareGift Got small quantities of unwanted shares? You can turn them into a powerful force for good by supporting Meningitis Now through ShareGift, a charity dedicated to accepting share donations. Thanks to generous supporters like you, ShareGift has already donated £23,500 to Meningitis Now! Every share counts and every share helps. Learn more about it: https://bit.ly/3VXbk30 #ShareGift #MeningitisNow #MakeADifference #Support #DonateShares