Meningitis UK Looking for Runners & Abseilers

Meningitis UK would like to ask if any of our fitness-minded readers would like to run for Meningitis UK in this year’s Bristol Half Marathon, which has become one of the largest and most popular half marathons in the country.

Full support will be given and everyone who participates will receive a free running vest or T-shirt, and a handy information pack including hints and tips on how to prepare.

They have 15 Golden Band places, which guarantee people a place for the charity, and encourage people to sign up for one. Anyone who has already secured an independent place can choose to run for Meningitis UK and they would love for participants to become part of the Meningitis Musketeers team for the event on September 30.

Meningitis UK has a single focus – to find a vaccine to wipe out all forms of meningitis. Tragically, meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia continue to affect thousands of people in the UK every year and kill more children under five than any other infectious disease.

The Search 4 A Vaccine Campaign aims to raise £7million to fund research into stamp out all forms of meningitis and associated diseases.

Everyone who runs for Meningitis UK will be part of the Meningitis Musketeers team, with the motto ‘All 4 One and One 4 All – to highlight the devastating fact that meningitis can kill in under four hours and the importance of the Search 4 A Vaccine Campaign.

If you would like to take part in the Bristol Half Marathon and help Meningitis UK achieve their vision, please contact Emma King on 0117 303 3345 or email [email protected] for a sponsorship pack.

Alternatively, if running is not your ‘thing’ how about finding your inner superhero and experiencing the ultimate adrenaline rush by abseiling the impressive Avon Gorge for Meningitis UK!?

On 20 October, those people brave enough will descend 190 feet while observing some wonderful scenery, including Clifton Suspension Bridge whilst raising funds to support life-saving vaccine research.  This will be a challenge to remember and everyone who takes part will be properly equipped and briefed and trained on how to reach the bottom of the magnificent gorge.

The Avon Mega Abseil Challenge is held on Meningitis UK s behalf by experienced company Adventure Café.  Participants will need to pay £34 to sign up and are encouraged to raise as much as possible for Meningitis UK.

Anyone interested should call the charity on the above number as soon as possible to secure a place.

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