A fit and healthy teenager, who was beautiful on many levels, contracted this disease three years ago today.  Despite having immediate, and the best, medical attention, Abigail died within hours.  

The Meningitis Research Foundation works relentlessly towards making sure that no one has to  endure the pain of such a loss in the future.  Training for and then running my first marathon as I turn 50, is already proving to be somewhat more physically painful than anything else I've done.

Your support will help the charity, and me, reach our respective goals.