This October I will be taking on 26.2 miles in aid of Meningitis Now!

Running in memory of my friend Ryan Bresnahan

I am running in memory of Ryan Bresnahan, my friend who we tragically lost to Meningitis B on 30 March 2010. Ryan was an exceptional sportsman, who was unafraid of taking on life's challenges. So it feels wholly appropriate and incredibly special to be running the London Marathon in his honour. 

Since losing Ryan, his incredible family have raised a remarkable £560,000 through the 'a Life for a Cure' appeal, helping raise valuable funds in search of the ultimate vaccine and making others aware of how meningitis can affect young adults.

Meningitis Now

Meningitis Now work towards a future where no-one in the UK loses their life to meningitis and everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives.

Your money will go towards:

- Research. Supporting research that finds new, and enhances existing, vaccines to save lives and prevent disability.

- Support. Providing specialist support to help rebuild lives and ensure no-one has to face meningitis alone. This is a lifeline to victims of meningitis and includes practical, financial and emotional support.

- Awareness. Saving lives through awareness and education, giving people the knowledge and confidence to say “I suspect meningitis” - fast action saves lives.

- Campaign. Campaigning for the introduction of licensed vaccines as soon as they are available in the UK, because time lost is lives lost. 

Please donate whatever you can, I'm incredibly grateful for your support.