We lost Livia in June 2022, it was a shock as she was so young, healthy, full of life and had her whole life ahead of her. 

I am running parkruns around the country to raise awareness of meningitis in teens and young adults and funds to support research to stop others dying from this disease. 1 in 10 die within 24 hours, it is our families wish that no other child has to die.

Check they have had the MenACWY vaccine, normally given in secondary schools in year 9/10. Symptoms could be one or more of these 8, a severe headache, fever/vomiting, stiff neck, sleepiness, confusion, dislike of bright lights, seizures and a rash. Babies born after 2015 also get the Meningitis B vaccine.

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