Catrin Hughes

Catrin's Fundraising for Meningitis Research Foundation

Fundraising for Meningitis Research Foundation
£2,702
raised of £2,700 target
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Machu Picchu Trek 2021, 1 September 2021
Nottingham Trent Climb Machu Picchu 2022
Campaign by Meningitis Research Foundation (RCN England 1091105,SC037586, Ireland CHY 12030)
Welcome to the Nottingham Trent Climb Machu Picchu 2022 campaign! These incredible students are taking on the challenge of a lifetime all whilst helping in the fight against meningitis and septicaemia.

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Here’s a bit about WHY I’m fundraising, scroll down for fun ways you can get involved and help out!

Why am I fundraising?

In 2021 I will be climbing Machu Picchu. My climb is in aid of the Meningitis Research Foundation; a charity which aims to research and raise awareness of two serious diseases, Meningitis and Septicaemia. Shockingly, meningitis and neonatal sepsis are the second biggest infectious killer of children under the age of five on the planet, affecting more than 5 million people every year! They can kill you within 12 hours and are responsible for more deaths of children under 5 than malaria, measles, tetanus and AIDS combined. Meningitis Research Foundations work is providing better access to vaccines, health systems that can diagnose and treat children, and support to survivors of meningitis. Thanks to your support they've pioneered a global roadmap, bringing together global expertise to defeat meningitis by 2030. Its time to make meningitis a global health priority, you can do this today by donating using the give now button. 

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Now for the fun bit.. (will be updated as new fundraising ideas pop up, so keep your eyes peeled on my socials for updates!)

FUNDRAISING EVENTS PLANNED SO FAR:

  • 500km Cycle Challenge.  (COMPLETE!)
  • Christmas raffle, Prizes worth £130+   (COMPLETE!)
  • “Journey to Peru”, collectively, as a group travelling the distance from UK to Peru (run/walk/swim/cycle/...)  (January/February)
  • Virtual Half Marathon   (March)

500km Sponsored Cycle

As part of my fundraising I have decided to take on a personal challenge to cycle a whopping 500km by the new year.

You can see how I’m getting on with my cycling by checking out my Instagram stories and Facebook posts as I’ll be posting regular sweaty updates throughout the December challenge!🚴🏼‍♀️🎄🎅🏽

Christmas Raffle

✨ CHARITY CHRISTMAS RAFFLE! ✨
To fundraise for the charity, our team have set up an INCREDIBLE Christmas and New Years raffle worth over £100! 🤑🤑 Tickets cost £2 each or 3 for £5! Here’s how to get involved:
✨ Donate the amount of tickets you would like! Please clearly state when donating, your full name and the amount of tickets bought.

That’s it! The winner will be drawn 31st December! Good luck!! ✨💜

Please note you must be over 18 to participate as the Christmas hamper contains alcohol! 💜


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About the campaign

Welcome to the Nottingham Trent Climb Machu Picchu 2022 campaign! These incredible students are taking on the challenge of a lifetime all whilst helping in the fight against meningitis and septicaemia.

About the charity

Meningitis Research Foundation

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RCN England 1091105,SC037586, Ireland CHY 12030
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
£2,701.53
+ £143.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,701.53
Offline donations
£0.00

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