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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Having just read your thread on mse I was moved to tears. Donation by hamsterholly 03/11/07 |
£3.00 | |
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Be kind, my friend. Hold on, in times of pain and strife;Until death comes,all is life..-Ruskin Bond Donation by eagleeye @ MSE 03/11/07 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid | |
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Claire, such a wonderful idea. Donation by Samantha 03/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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I was 21 on the first - think I should tell all the people who didn't get me presents to donate!-) Donation by DandelionHan 03/11/07 |
£10.00 | |
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What a star! Have a fabulous 21st; you deserve it. Donation by The Bankses (MSE) 03/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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'IT IS BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECIEVE'...GOOD LUCK TO ALL PEOPLE Donation by stephenS (MSE) 03/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Wish it could be more. Donation by britvic79 (mse) 03/11/07 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid | |
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another mse'r such a great idea. Happy birthday x Donation by penguin83 03/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Pam 03/11/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Claire your a saint Donation by Yogibear 02/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Your love for your friends is beautiful to see! God bless you and comfort your friends Donation by Judy J 02/11/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Have a brill bday Claire and many thanks for doing this for your friend. Donation by ginger spice 02/11/07 |
£10.00 | |
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Donation by livialulu 02/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Great stuff Claire. Its great to give some of the dosh MSE has saved me to such a worthy cause! XXX Donation by DonaldTramp(MSE) 02/11/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by MSE 02/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by 1141katie (MSE) 02/11/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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What a kind gesture! I almost died of Meningitis when I was a baby, so glad to give something back. Donation by Nicola Kerr 02/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by emily hallam 02/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Stacie 02/11/07 |
£9.00 + £2.54 Gift Aid | |
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Great idea for a worthy cause Claire, just had to join in Donation by Cristol (MSE) 02/11/07 |
£5.00 | |
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What a lovely thought Claire. I think I may do something similar on my 60th! Donation by Teresa 01/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Simon- am so sorry for your loss, Claire- 1 more family made aware. Thank you, and happy birthday! Donation by kat (MSE) 01/11/07 |
£5.00 | |
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Happy Birthday Clare - what a lovely way to remember Zac Donation by Pamelamac 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Came here from MSE. Great idea Donation by jessi MSE 01/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Great gesture - just wish this could be more. Donation by Sam H 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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it's a great thing that your doing if all people were as kind the world would be a better place Donation by susan 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Rachel MSE 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Well Done Claire Donation by Clare (MSE) 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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What a lovely idea. Happy Birthday xx Donation by Glad (MSE) 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Such a generous gesture - let's hope they can find some vaccines for all the strains Donation by Sarah 01/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 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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