Emily & Co running for Will

Emily Hewes is raising money for Meningitis Research Foundation

Team: Running for Will

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Hackney Half Marathon · 21 May 2023

Meningitis is deadly; killing and seriously disabling in hours. Small children and young adults are high risk, but all ages can be affected. Globally 1,000 people die daily. We fundraise to invest in research, campaign for vaccines, provide symptom information and support those already affected.

Story

My brother Ed and I, some good friends and more of Will's nearest and dearest are all running the Hackney Half this May in support of the Meningitis Research Foundation and in memory of our brother Will who died suddenly in January aged 22 from Meningococcal Sepsis.

Will was one of the sweetest, funniest (and definitely tallest) people in our lives and we will miss him forever. He was the most enthusiastic chef, the loudest singer, the quickest drinker, the best hugger, and the boy with the biggest heart. 

He was taken from us incredibly quickly, as is often the case with meningitis and sepsis.

We'd really appreciate your donations to raise money for the vital work Meningitis Research Foundation is doing; funding research and increasing awareness, to support those impacted by these life-threatening illnesses and hopefully prevent this from happening to others.

Most importantly, we'd love your support to cheer us on and your thoughts to remember our lovely Will. 

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£10,196.53
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