Sarah Streeter is fundraising for Meningitis Research Foundation

Sarah and Lucy do the Great Wall

In memory of:
Daniel Streeter

Daniel at the FA Cup Final 1998

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Raising money for

Meningitis Research Foundation

Charity Registration No. England 1091105,SC037586, Ireland CHY 12030

Meningitis Research Foundation funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The Foundation promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and gives support to people affected.

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Sarah Streeter

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09/03/2010

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Raised: 107%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £10,680.00

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My story

On the 3rd October 2009 we will be heading to Beijing to begin a trek along theGreat Wall of China to raise money for the Meningitis Research Foundation in memory of Sarah's brother Daniel.

We will walk for approximately six hours every day along steep stony paths, twisting and winding through the mountains either side of the Gubeikou Gateway. The challenge will see us start in Jinshanling and climb a total of 65 kilometres in 10 days. We have been warned this is one of the most vigorous and demanding sections of the Great Wall and it is renowned for its hostile conditions.

Daniel was a loving son, brother and friend. He was popular, fun, had a great sense of humour and a big circle of friends. He was taking a year out before starting university when he was struck down with Meningitis on Monday 11th January 1999.

Everything happened so quickly, one minute Daniel was a young, fit, healthy and bubbly person and the next he was fighting for his life in intensive care. On the first day we were told by doctors that Daniel would not make it but amazingly he managed to get through the night which gave us some hope. Daniel fought the disease for another nine days.

On Thursday 21st January 1999 doctors told us that there was nothing else which could be done and Daniel died. He was 18 years old.

Daniel had the strain of meningitis, Meningococcal Septicemia, for which there was no vaccine at the time. There are vaccines now that will prevent some types of the disease but not all, there are still 3,000 cases in the UK every year After going through this experience and seeing first hand how quickly Meningitis can attack and take loved ones away we have decided to commit to raising money in memory of Daniel for the Meningitis Research Foundation.

As well as the obvious need to develop a vaccination for Meningococcal Septicemia, chances of surviving this ruthless disease are increased by recognising symptoms and acting fast. It is therefore crucial that the Meningitis Research Foundation is able to continue research work and conduct public awareness campaigns.

Since Daniel died, £38,000 has been raised for the Meningitis Research Foundation through a trust that has been set up in his memory. As the 10^th anniversary of Daniel’s death approaches it would be fantastic if we could boost these funds. In order to complete the Great Wall challenge we must raise a minimum of £10,000.

As well as asking for sponsorship we will also be organising a calendar of fundraising events between now and October 2009 to help raise money for Daniel’s trust. We have set up a website

http://sites.google.com/site/sarahandlucyfundraisingevents/ which we will be updating over the coming months with details of how you can get involved with these events – please keep checking it.

Thank you for visiting our page and for your support – we and the Meningitis Research Foundation are very grateful.

Lucy & Sarah

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For more information on the Meningitis Research Foundation visit http://www.meningitis.org/

	Well done girls a wonderful effort Donation by yvonne pleass 28/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done Lucy Donation by Paul Donlon 21/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Sarah! Donation by Mark Pavier 13/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Claire Downer/Thomas More School 11/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	HOW PROUD YOU TWO SHOULD BE - I'M PROUD TO KNOW YOU BOTH - GO GIRLS! Donation by SHARON BROWN 09/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Sarah! Sending you loving Reiki vibes. xx Donation by CHELSEA COHEN 06/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Sarah and Lucy, will hear all about it via Johanna, thinking of you both. Donation by Elizabeth Hayward 05/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Well done. Donation by Spencer Upton 05/10/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good luck Sarah and Lucy- hope you enjoy yourselves and really well done for all the hard work you have put in so far Donation by wendy morris 03/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Wish you all the best, from friends of Paul Donation by Helen & Willie Stewart 02/10/09	£20.00
	Good luck Lucy! Donation by Emily Hewitt 02/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Bon chance Ms Mart! Look forward to seeing photos of you posing in your bikini (again!) hehehe Em x Donation by Emily Droy 02/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck cuz. Well done on raising your target. Will be thinking of you while you walk. Nichola, David, William & Ellicia xxxxxx Donation by Nichola Sheard 01/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck with the walk Donation by Kristie Walker (Luke's colleague) 01/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, enjoy Donation by Rod Gunner 01/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Kay Martin 01/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sue Cox 01/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Sarah - have an amazing time! Donation by Jenny Elmes 30/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Sarah Donation by Andrew Muggeridge 30/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	My thoughts are with you Sarah and Lucy wishing you lots of love and encouragement know you will do it! Steph xx Donation by steph walton 29/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Donation by Gerry Kilsby 29/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by Kirstine D 29/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck girls...such an amazing thing to be doing. We'll be thinking of you. Love Jo xx Donation by Joanne Collings 29/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Lucy! I'm sure a pair of heels would come in handy at some point if you can squeeze them into your bag...! x Donation by Rachel Myall 28/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, and enjoy the walk! Donation by Janet Cordrey 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done. Good luck Donation by Emanuela delvai 28/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck! I hope that you have a brilliant time. It will be an amazing experience and it is for such a great cause. Best wishes. C xx Donation by Christine Hewitson 28/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Hi Sarah & Lucy, Congrats on raising so much, Daniel was a very special young man, Good Luck and Enjoy!! xx Donation by Eileen (Liam and Lucy's Mum) 28/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck girlies. A well worthwhile cause and you've worked incredibly hard to reach your target. Hope the blisters aren't too bad xxx Donation by Alyson, Leigh, Mia and Livi 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck girls, hope the feet hold up Donation by Patsy aka Pat Chapman (Cadbury) 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£10,680.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,383.00

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