Charity looking for Kildare women to run in Mini Marathon

Meningitis Research Foundation has called on women running in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon to raise money on its behalf.

The Foundation also promotes education and awareness, gives support to individuals and families affected by meningitis-related diseases and operates a free phone on 1800 41 33 44.

Meningitis and septicaemia – the blood poisoning form of the disease can affect anyone at any age affecting around 200 people every year in Ireland, with babies and young children most at risk .

Sadly, one in ten may die and many others may be left with after effects as severe as brain damage, deafness and amputations.

A spokesperson said: "With support of participants in the Mini Marathon,  we will be able to continue to fund research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates."

For further information, t-shirts and sponsor forms, contact 01 8196931 or email [email protected]