Charity looking for Mini Marathan runners to donate to its activities

By Kaylah Gaynor

The Meningitis Research Foundation is appealing for any ladies in Kildare area who have booked their places in this year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon but have not decided on their beneficiary yet.

The organisation is encouraging women to run for their Foundation in the event.

Meningitis Research Foundation is the only meningitis charity dedicated to funding research, awareness and support in Ireland. They also give support to families affected by the disease.

Money raised would go towards funding the Community Meningitis Awareness Programme.

They also educate the general public and health professionals, providing disease awareness talks and information literature nationwide.

Meningitis and septicaemia (a blood poisoning form of the disease) can affect anyone.

Around 200-250 people very year are affected in Ireland, with babies and young children being most at risk. One in ten may die of the condition and many others may be left with brain damage, deafness and amputations.