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Every year, thousands of people in the UK are struck down by meningitis. Children and young adults in particular are the most at risk. Here at Meningitis UK we are working hard to fight the disease. Our aim is to support lifesaving research to eradicate all forms of meningitis and prevent the devastation it causes.
The support of schools and pre-schools around the UK is vital to us. Below are just some of the ways that your school or nursery could get involved. We also offer countless awareness materials and give talks to schools nationwide to raise awareness of the disease.
Colour My Friday
Brighten up your spring term with a colourful, non-uniform Friday.
Dress up in your most colourful clothes one Friday in March, April or
May and make a donation to Meningitis UK. Find out more about how you
can get involved in Colour My Friday.
How your school can get involved
Nurseries and pre-schools
- Teddy bear's picnic
- Sponsored toddle
- Cake making
- Face painting competition
Primary schools
- Dress down days
- Craft sale
- Easter bonnet parade
- Sponsored silence
Secondary schools
- Collections at school events such as plays and carol concerts
- Christmas/summer/end of year ball
- Sponsored challenges (eg climbing the stairs of the school to the equivalent height of a mountain)
- Non-uniform day
- Theatre production
- Putting teachers in the stocks!
We can provide you with all the support you may need, as well as a whole range of resources such as balloons, posters and stickers to help make your event a real success! We would also be more than happy to come along and talk to your school about meningitis or accept a cheque.
For more information, watch out for our fantastic new schools fundraising pack but in the meantime please download our guide to organising your own event (pdf, opens in a new window) or get in touch with Emily, our Community Fundraising Officer on 0117 947 6320 or email emilymitchard@meningitisuk.org
Raising awareness
As most teachers and parents are all too aware, meningitis can strike incredibly quickly and the highest incidence is in young people, so raising awareness amongst pupils, parents and staff is imperative as prompt treatment can literally mean the difference between life and death. We work closely with schools across the country to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease.
If there has been a case of meningitis in your school we would be happy to come along and talk to your pupils, teachers and parents and can arrange a 'question and answer' session to allay any fears they might have.
We offer a wide range of awareness literature including "Check the Symptoms" wallet-sized cards, fridge magnets, posters and leaflets. You can request a sample pack with up to 30 symptoms cards through our online form. If you need more materials, please phone us on 0117 947 6320 or email information@meningitisuk.org and state the quantity you require.
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