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Please take a moment to read Charlie’s journey from the words of his mum, Jo my partner of over10 years and Charlie my stepson, who I love dearly. I am so proud of the amazing young man he has become it’s an honour to be able to undertake this challenge for him and Meningitis Now.

“At the age of 9 months Charlie our gorgeous boy contracted pneumococcal meningitis.

Easter weekend 2001 Charlie had to be put into a coma to try to stabilise his ever worsening and critical condition. Life as we knew it would never be the same again… we didn’t know if he would pull through, we didn’t know what the future would hold for him.

Our dreams and aspirations for him were held on a knife edge. We are so grateful for the care and support of the team at pendlebury hospital with their skill, expertise and a massive dose of strength from little Charlie he fought this horrific disease. Meningitis Trust provided lots of support, guidance and counselling to me personally during the time Charlie was in hospital it’s lovely that Stephen can take part in this event to raise awareness and funds to support help for more families.

Charlie is now 24 years, meningitis left him with an acquired brain injury which provides challenges for him every day, despite these challenges he has grown into a beautiful young man who inspires us every day”.

And please take a moment to remember Kate.

(Beverley) Kate Lever (6th November 1970-13th November 1982). died tragically of Meningitis aged just 12. At that time I know nothing of this dreadful disease and was impacted by the loss of someone so young and who touched the hearts of many. The family have been always kind to me and allowed my to (again) raise money on the name of their daughter, which I am very grateful for.

If you could spare a thought and a few quid to help remove meningitis from our world that would be appreciated, or continue to support families and individuals then Meningitis Now can continue its extraordinary work.

I am will be completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge

Starting at 5:30am climbing a total of 24 miles I will take on the peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent in under 12 hours!

If you could spare a thought and a few quid to help remove meningitis from our world that would be appreciated, or continue to support families and individuals then Meningitis Now can continue it's extraordinary work.

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