Harlows story

In Spring last year, a tiny life entered the world. My nephew, Harlow, was only 10 days old when he was diagnosed with Bacterial Meningitis. It was a devastating blow to our family. Seeing his fragile body surrounded by tubes, needles, and medical equipment, and witnessing my sisters worry and pain as she watched her newborn son suffer, which is a heart-wrenching experience that no parent should ever have to endure.

A year has passed since then, and Harlow has overcome the immediate threat of meningitis. But our journey is far from over.

The long-term effects of this disease may not manifest for months or even years, often leaving children with cerebral palsy and other brain-related complications.

But right now thanks to research Harlow is a wild and fun 1 year old, which is a future which we are all extremely grateful for.

By supporting the Meningitis Research Foundation, you can make a difference in the lives of countless families affected by this deadly disease. Thanks to ongoing research efforts, treatment options have already evolved and improved. And perhaps, just perhaps, Harlow's story will have a happy ending because of the protocols developed through research.

But without continued funding for research and treatment processes that stem from it, many more lives will be lost to this silent killer.

Join me in participating in the Great North Run 2024 - a half marathon which I am dedicated to raising funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation. Together, let's make sure that no family has to go through what we've experienced with Harlow