Tim and Fiona Read

Tim Read's Coast to Coast Challenge

Fundraising for Meningitis Research Foundation
£8,615
raised of £10,000 target
by 102 supporters
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In memory of Euan Read
Meningitis Research Foundation

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We fund research and raise awareness to create a world free from meningitis

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Euan was a superfit young man of 26 with everything going for him.  A wonderful young family and fulfilling work as a talented entertainer.In 1994 he contracted meningitis and died within 3 days, leaving a young pregnant widow and a 2 year old daughter.  The whole family was devastated.

The family have supported Meningitis Research Foundation ever since and to mark this anniversary we're taking on fundraising challenges.My daughter, Cate is CYCLING from Chesterfield to Paris to RUN the Paris Marathon. My close friend Howard and I have resolved to WALK the 192 mile Wainwright Coast to Coast Trail in July.  It has a total ascent of over 23,000ft and crosses 3 national Parks.

Euan and I did a lot of mountain walking together so this challenge is particularly apt because it will bring back very happy memories. The picture above shows us in the Pyrennees in 1998.

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Meningitis Research Foundation

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Meningitis is deadly; killing and seriously disabling in hours. Small children and young adults are high risk, but all ages can be affected. Globally 1,000 people die daily. We fundraise to invest in research, campaign for vaccines, provide symptom information and support those already affected.

Donation summary

Total raised
£8,615.00
+ £1,504.48 Gift Aid
Online donations
£8,485.00
Offline donations
£130.00

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