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Run meningitis out of steely city
17 June 2009
The Meningitis Trust is calling for runners to take part in this year’s Bupa Great Yorkshire 10K run in Sheffield, on its behalf. The Great Yorkshire run will be taking place on September 6 and is the ideal way for people to raise funds for the charity; enabling it to help the thousands of people struggling to cope with the impact of meningitis in the UK right now.
Matt Clarke, Community Development Officer from the Meningitis Trust says; “Taking part in this event is a great way to get fit and raise funds at the same time. Without support from people taking part in events for us, we wouldn’t be able to continue providing professional support services and raising vital awareness of this devastating disease”.
A recent survey indicated that there are over 10,000 people living in South Yorkshire today who have had meningitis. The impact of meningitis and associated septicaemia is life-changing. Survivors can face a future with devastating after-effects; families can face a future without a loved one. The Meningitis Trust supports anyone affected for as long as they need it.
To sign up to the run, simply visit www.greatrun.org. Alternatively, if you are already registered or would like further information on the Trust, please contact Matt Clarke at the Trust on 0845 120 4763 or email matthewc@meningitis-trust.org.
By participating in the run, participants will join the Meningitis Trust’s All Stars team, and will receive a free Meningitis Trust fundraising pack, which includes a T-shirt, fundraising ideas, sponsorship forms, and training tips to prepare them for the big day.
It is hoped that 8,000 people will take part in the event, which will raise much need funds for UK charities. The Meningitis Trust is reliant on voluntary donations to continue its vital work in the community, so support from participants taking part in the run for the Trust is essential to its future.
The Meningitis Trust helps around 20,000 people each year, supporting anyone affected by this life-changing disease through its free professional after care and support services. These include: a freephone 24-hour nurse-led helpline (0800 028 18 28), counselling, financial support grants, home visits, one-to-one contacts and now art therapy.
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