Laura's Great Bristol Half Marathon for the Meningitis Research Foundation
Laura Escott is raising money for Meningitis Research Foundation
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For anyone that knows me personally, you will know that I am not the most athletic of people. A year ago I couldn't even run 3K without having to stop. And now, I have already attempted 5 separate 10K races, and each one I have successfully completed with a personal best at 1hour 3 minutes.
My next huge challenge is to race the Great Bristol Half Marathon this September. This means attempting to run over double my current running distance whilst hoping to raise money for the Meningitis Research Foundation along the way.
I believe strongly in this charity because it's estimated that 1,000 people die from meningitis and septicemia every day, and many more are left with life-long disabilities. This charity are carrying out research which might eventually mean that we can prevent the spread of meningitis and help prevent the suffering to families that comes from the devastating effects it can have.
I have my own personal reason for supporting the incredible work that the Meningitis Research Foundation do and that is my older sister Charlotte. When she was only 6 weeks old, she was diagnosed with Meningitis - the disease which kills more children under five in the UK and Ireland than any other infection.
My mum and dad were told that her chances of survival were so small because of her age, and to prepare for the worst, and at best to prepare for the possibility that if Charlotte did survive she might have to go through life with a disability as a result of this illness.
But with the dedication of the medical staff and the research which had already been carried out, my sister was one of the lucky ones, and went on to make a full recovery, and live the life she was intended to.
That is why it is so important that more this charity receives more funding... so that more people like my parents get to watch their children recover and watch them have the life they were meant to.
So please, I know money can be tight at times, but every little bit helps. If you can afford to donate, please do, as the more money we can raise we might eventually be able to prevent any families from losing a loved one to Meningitis.
For every extra person who understands the effects of this illness and the early symptoms, one more life might be saved.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
For anyone that knows me personally, you will know that I am not the most athletic of people. A year ago I couldn't even run 3K without having to stop. And now, I have already attempted 5 separate 10K races, and each one I have successfully completed with a personal best at 1hour 3 minutes.
My next huge challenge is to race the Great Bristol Half Marathon this September. This means attempting to run over double my current running distance whilst hoping to raise money for the Meningitis Research Foundation along the way.
I believe strongly in this charity because it's estimated that 1,000 people die from meningitis and septicemia every day, and many more are left with life-long disabilities. This charity are carrying out research which might eventually mean that we can prevent the spread of meningitis and help prevent the suffering to families that comes from the devastating effects it can have.
I have my own personal reason for supporting the incredible work that the Meningitis Research Foundation do and that is my older sister Charlotte. When she was only 6 weeks old, she was diagnosed with Meningitis - the disease which kills more children under five in the UK and Ireland than any other infection.
My mum and dad were told that her chances of survival were so small because of her age, and to prepare for the worst, and at best to prepare for the possibility that if Charlotte did survive she might have to go through life with a disability as a result of this illness.
But with the dedication of the medical staff and the research which had already been carried out, my sister was one of the lucky ones, and went on to make a full recovery, and live the life she was intended to.
That is why it is so important that more this charity receives more funding... so that more people like my parents get to watch their children recover and watch them have the life they were meant to.
So please, I know money can be tight at times, but every little bit helps. If you can afford to donate, please do, as the more money we can raise we might eventually be able to prevent any families from losing a loved one to Meningitis.
For every extra person who understands the effects of this illness and the early symptoms, one more life might be saved.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.