Hi, thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Meningitis Research Foundation is a charity close to my heart. When I was 21 I contracted meningicoccal septicaemia. Within 24 hours, I went from being very healthy, to being on a life support machine. Though I was critically ill for some time, I am incredibly lucky to have made a full recovery with no major side effects.

Unfortunately many aren't so lucky. Every year around 3500 people in the UK willl be affected by meningitis and septicaemia, around 1 in 10 will die and many others will be left with after effects such as deafness, brain damage, or amputations.

So now it's time to fight back, and I'm hitting the streets to help this excellent charity. The vision of Meningitis Research Foundation is a world free from meningitis and septicaemia. The charity funds research into prevention, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. They promote education and awareness, and provide support to those affected.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.