Raised so far: £6,495.00
My story
Thank you so much for visiting my fundraising page. I am hoping to raise as much money for this fantastic foundation for my 21st birthday as possible. I would much rather the money of my friends, family and colleagues went to the Meningitis Research Foundation than on a card or a drink for me to celebrate my birthday. By making a donation through this site, big or small, you will make me smile more on my 21st than I could wish for.
Some of you will know that a few years ago some dear friends of mine lost their little boy to this cruel disease just weeks before his 2nd birthday. He was a beautiful boy with a big personality and will always be dearly missed by all who knew him. Until he was diagnosed with meningitis I knew very little about the disease, I had never known anyone effected by it before and thinking of my ignorance now does scare me. I could vaguely remember someone at school speaking about looking out for a rash but I knew nothing about the other symptoms or how powerful the disease can be. I want to do wahtever I can to make sure that others do not share in this ignorance, if everyone was more aware we could prevent the lose of so many important lives.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate through me: Meningitis Research Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
I was hoping to raise £500. This could help the Meningitis Research Foundation provide 50,000 symptom cards; 100 school/university information packs; 50 hours of in-depth support; 20 hours of research; 100 information packs for GP surgeries and health professionals; or it could keep the valuable 24 hour helpline running for a whole day! Just think of the difference what £5000 can do!
I realise that many of you don't have enough spare money to give but every penny counts so rather than spend the loose change lying around in your bank account on a drink for me that I will probably not be able to handle on my birthday, please donate it.
Many thanks for your support!
*** I want to give out a special thank you for all the support this page has received from Martin Lewis and the amazing amount of donations received by MSE members. You have all made a huge difference and your generosity and kind messages have really touched me. You're all stars and I owe my smiles to you 
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As you can see, I have bumped up the value of the target. I thought that £500 was a high point to reach but everyone's donations and messages have shown me what kind of target we can actually hit if everyone pulls together like they have been. Please keep promoting, donating and spreading the word - this money is making a massive difference! We're all saving lives with each donation and everyone who has helped should be so proud of themselves, I'm proud of all of you!
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Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean Donation by akefa 08/02/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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What a great amount raised!! Donation by wanting2save MSE 07/02/08 |
£2.50 | |
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Truly inspirational Donation by sue-y (MSE) 05/02/08 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid | |
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Great cause x Donation by Sam 05/02/08 |
£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid | |
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further donation as promised claire :) and well done on the amazing amount that you have raised xx Donation by sweetpea03 (mse) 04/02/08 |
£4.00 | |
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FOR SIMON'S LITTLE BOY Donation by poshnosh 03/02/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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What a wonderful gesture, god bless x x Donation by SweetPea73 aka Caroline 02/02/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Have a super Birthday Claire! xxx Donation by Ali1501 (MSE) 01/02/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by jen2810 (mse) 31/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Glittermonkey (MSE) 29/01/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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your friends and family should be very proud of you; happy birthday Donation by Motu (MSE) 27/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Happy birthday Claire. Donation by ReeRee (MSE) 26/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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a little something to add :) Donation by nopot2pin 26/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Sherbetlover (mse) 24/01/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Really nice to see this! Well Done Donation by Angellotz (MSE) 23/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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For Zakxx Donation by Kitchpoo mse 23/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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What a wonderful idea, thank you Claire. Donation by Clive Woody (MSE) 22/01/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Happy 21st Birthday Donation by Sally Corrigan 22/01/08 |
£5.00 | |
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What a selfless thing to do. God bless Donation by mehefin (MSE) 21/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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All best wishes Donation by GoBoldly (MSE) 21/01/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Nearly there now Claire & you have surpassed the target - well done!! xx Donation by LouBlue (mse) 21/01/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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what a wonderful thing to do xx Donation by freyasmum MSE 20/01/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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you are an inspiration to us all-enjoy your special day !! Donation by Sarahlouise210 MSE 17/01/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Your appeal really moved me. I hope you have a fantastic birthday - you deserve it! xxx Donation by andromache (MSE) 14/01/08 |
£2.50 | |
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Donation by MS Cat (MSE) 14/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Claire. Happy Birthday. Donation by Jean III MSE 10/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Next year tell everyone you want £6000+ worth of presents - you deserve it! :o) Donation by mrbadexample (MSE) 09/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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You are even more of a wonderful person than you think, thank you. :) Donation by turkishdelight (mse) 09/01/08 |
£4.90 | |
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Well done Clair, why can't the world be full of people like you!!! Donation by NotTightJust-CAREFUL (MSE) 08/01/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Happy Birthday, you are a real inspiration to us all. Donation by Elizabeth Durnall 08/01/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £6,495.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,471.05 |
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