Ellie Styles

Ellie's fundraiser for Meningitis Research Foundation

Fundraising for Meningitis Research Foundation
£2,542
raised of £2,660 target
Event: Kilimanjaro with Choose a Challenge 2024, from 22 August 2024 to 6 September 2024
University of York takes on Kilimanjaro 2024!
Campaign by Meningitis Research Foundation (RCN England 1091105,SC037586, Ireland CHY 12030)
Welcome to the University of York climbs Kilimanjaro campaign! These incredible students are taking on the challenge of a lifetime all whilst helping in the fight against meningitis and septicaemia.

Story

We are at the heart of the initiative that is working with the World Health Organisation and leading experts on the disease to tackle meningitis globally. Our intrepid volunteers are taking on this incredible challenge and raising money to help us defeat meningitis and septicaemia by 2030.

Meningitis is the swelling of the lining (the Meninges) around the brain and spinal cord; it can be caused via a bacterial or viral infection. Septicaemia (sepsis) is poisoning of the blood and can be a consequence of contracting meningitis. It is developed by the same bacterial/ viral infection that caused meningitis. Both meningitis and sepsis can be fatal so knowing the symptoms early are crucial.

Anyone, regardless of age, can be affected by meningitis. However, babies and young children are most at risk of contracting meningitis with students/ young adults closely followed. I myself have seen the effects of meningitis on mutual friends and family members.

Money raised will support researchers in new vaccine trials, provide doctors the correct equipment to diagnose and help families who have been effected by meningitis.

I will be attempting to summit mount Kilimanjaro in early September. Throughout the year, I will also be completing 2 running races, climbing the Yorkshire 3 peaks and other activities to help fundraise the money for this great cause.

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About the campaign

Welcome to the University of York climbs Kilimanjaro 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
£2,541.25
+ £237.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,541.25
Offline donations
£0.00

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