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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Well done Claire. Have a lovely birthday. Donation by Doreen 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck with this Donation by Judith Lee MSE 01/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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As a parent I can't help but feel your loss, and Claire - don't stop at £5000 Donation by Michael (MSE) 01/11/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Keep up the good work, with heart felt best wishes x Donation by Lorn (MSE) 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck with the fundraising - it's a great cause Donation by Claire (MSE) 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Extra donation as promised. Good luck. x Donation by passion8 (MSE) 01/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donated with love and best wishes, in lieu of a Christmas present. xxx Donation by For UKS (MSE reader) 01/11/07 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Happy Birthday Donation by Carly 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Inspiring - I hope you double, treble,quadruple your 5K target!!! Donation by Save2Give 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by RH 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Michelle Russell 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Happy Birthday Donation by Ju 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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here is novembers donation as promised on mse, good luck! Donation by sweetpea03 01/11/07 |
£2.00 | |
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Just read about this on Martin's email, and had to help out. Well Done on what you have done so far! Donation by Sus1e (MSE) 01/11/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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What a good idea, Happy Birthday Claire Donation by Doenut 01/11/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Just read about this on MSE and had to give a little Donation by Nickynoo 31/10/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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happy 21st birthday to a very kind person. hope you raise loads more. Donation by angie jones 31/10/07 |
£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Claire. You are a real star! Donation by Nikkinoo 31/10/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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a fantastic way to remember a loved one and help others Donation by Mel B 31/10/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Happy birthday Claire Donation by bsnladyswimming 31/10/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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happy birthday claire and well done to you for the selfless and wonderful gesture you have made. Donation by mccoos 31/10/07 |
£10.00 | |
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Donation by Fretless 31/10/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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You are doing a great thing here. Best wishes Punkygoth (MSE Forum) Donation by lucy hunt 31/10/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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good luck Donation by jbn 31/10/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Wish it was more but this is literally from my last tenner. Love to you and Zac. Donation by Angelchops 31/10/07 |
£2.00 | |
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What a fantastic thing to do. This will be one birthday you won't forget! Keep going. Jennie Donation by Jennie Craig 31/10/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Happy 21st! what a good idea, a worthwhile cause. Donation by Dominic Eade (MSE) 31/10/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by nikki 31/10/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Plasticman (MSE) 31/10/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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God bless Donation by Jason (mse) 31/10/07 |
£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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