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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Donation by inspired by you 25/11/07 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid | |
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I hope you have a wonderful 21st. What an amazing, selfless thing to do - I hope you raise a lot. x Donation by DrFluffy (MSE) 25/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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congratulations on raising a fantastic amount Donation by muddled_midget (MSE) 24/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by lottiegirl(MSE) 15/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Claire! Donation by Angela 14/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Congratulations Claire... Donation by mmsparkle (MSE) 14/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Forgot to donate last week. Donation by hazzie(mse) 12/11/07 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid | |
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Happy 21st Claire! My brother had meningitus in the 1950's & is OK thankfully. Thanks for this x Donation by Mrs Sausage 09/11/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Had meningitis myself in febuary. So sorry about the wee lad, priceless smile. Donation by David Mclaughlin 09/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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tears rolling down my cheeks - thank you , you are a wonderful person Donation by Albalad (MSE) 09/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Zac will be proud of you both xx Donation by MSE Kimberley 09/11/07 |
£5.00 | |
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with hugs from myself and my 3 sons Donation by squelchy69 MSE 09/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Lovely gesture and important cause. well done. Donation by Victoria (MSE) 09/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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so sorry to hear of your loss. Well done Claire xxx Donation by madsmum MSE 09/11/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by pamela Sear 09/11/07 |
£30.00 | |
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As promised Simon, another donation to a great cause. Donation by Neal Finch 09/11/07 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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:) you've passed both your targets now, what's the next one? :) Donation by TurkishDelight (MSE) 09/11/07 |
£6.15 | |
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Donation by jcbeep (mse) 08/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Claire. Hope your birthday was great. Donation by Trish (MSE) 08/11/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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10% of money made using MSE website this weekend x Donation by Brownjasperdog (MSE) 07/11/07 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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You have my ethos giving to others is the best feeling in the world. Pass it on XXX Donation by ali66 07/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Albe 07/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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This is a wonderful, and really thoughful thing to do for your 21st birthday, have a great day. Donation by purplenails 07/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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great idea Donation by jean gates 07/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by REDRUBY (mse) 07/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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What a wonderful gesture. Donation by Caroline Brooks MSE 07/11/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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read the thread on mse, really touched me and had to do something.xx Donation by pania 07/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by John (MSE) 07/11/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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What a great idea and such a good cause. Donation by Matt (MSE) 07/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Happy Birthday. You've done a great thing Donation by Emmsy (MSE) 07/11/07 |
£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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