My story

A year ago Craig fell critically ill with bacterial meningitis. He didn’t recognise the symptoms and wants to raise awareness, particularly within the school where he teaches, so people are able to act in time and below is his story:

In the early hours of Tuesday 24 November 2009, I was rushed to the Kent and Sussex Hospital with suspected meningitis.  Having been immobilised for the previous four days the doctors eventually agreed to send out an emergency doctor to visit me...I was told that I had a virus and that I should take Pain Killers.

Only a few hours later I was then rushed to hospital through the quick thinking of Michaella.  I spent the next seven days in Hospital with Bacterial Meningitis.  If I had of arrived at hospital as little as ten minutes later, the Septicaemia would have left me with long term problems or worse.

Although this experience has not left me with any long term physical issues, it has left me with a life changing attitude.  As a Teacher of Physical Education and Head of House at The Hayesbrook School in Kent, I feel running the 2011 London Marathon is a great opportunity for me to ensure that this issue is raised on a large scale through the raising of money and information giving. 

 

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My charity

Meningitis Research Foundation

Meningitis Research Foundation

Charity Registration No. England 1091105,SC037586, Ireland CHY 12030

Meningitis Research Foundation funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The Foundation promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and gives support to people affected.

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All the best mate!

Donation by Daniel Gregory on 18/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Hige respect - I find 3 miles difficult at the moment!

Donation by Caroline Barlow on 14/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Heidi Turtle on 09/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Go, Craig, goooooooooooooooo!! James and Cass Xx

Donation by Cassandra Brooke on 09/03/11

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mr Bull x

Donation by Oz Yaman on 08/03/11

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Good luck, Bully x

Donation by Louise Woolmer on 07/03/11

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Best of luck, Craig. Glad you're doing it for the rest of us!!!

Donation by Greg Theoharis on 06/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Just run as though I am chasing you with a hot teaspoon :) x

Donation by Louise Dangar on 06/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Craig, hope you win! Ps, really you should be giving me the money as i created the amazing, intelligent, life saving girlfriend you have!

Donation by Cilla Laing on 02/03/11

£25.00

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Good Luck. I reckon Id piss it.

Donation by craig foster on 02/03/11

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Good Luck Craig. I'll be watching from the Rock hoping to see you!!!

Donation by Nicola Patterson on 02/03/11

£10.00

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Mate, best of luck! We'll be stationed at Mile 23 cheering so watch out! Paul & Liz

Donation by Paul Lowrey on 01/03/11

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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You better win.

Donation by Glenn Foster on 28/02/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Run Fatboy Run!!xx

Donation by Sarah Weber on 28/02/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Run Bully Run!

Donation by Sophie Rose on 27/02/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Bully!

Donation by Robin Watts on 16/02/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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You can do it Craig, it's a great cause, all our love Kate, Stuart, Matthew and Zara xxxx

Donation by Katie Heyburn on 15/02/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Hi Craig. Keep up the training. It'll all be worth it - I think? Wish you well for the big event.

Donation by Judi 'Bish' on 14/02/11

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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How about a run out to Angley...its less than 26 miles! Good luck Robert and Pippa

Donation by Robert Jackson on 28/01/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Keep up the training and you will do it in a great time!

Donation by Donna & Neil on 27/01/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck and well done in advance for doing this.

Donation by Linda Goodwin on 21/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Sorry it isn't very much. If I wasn't travelling it would be more. Plus i'm currently not a UK Tax Payer so can't Gift Aid it either. Good luck! X

Donation by Ben Smith on 13/01/11

£10.00

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Good luck son we are with you all the way. Such a good cause it was a very scary time when you were sick, so Run Bully Run love you loads Mum & Dad xx

Donation by kim bull on 11/01/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck Craig, I will massage those legs on the Monday morning in work, lol x

Donation by Julie Roberts on 10/01/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck my lovely, I know you will be brilliant.

Donation by Kim Whiddett on 10/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,455.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,455.00
  • Gift Aid£368.43

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