Organising your own event
If would like to raise money, but want to do something other than doing a sponsored run or walk, why not do your own thing? Organising your own event to raise money is hugely rewarding and is often a great way to spend time with friends and family and meet new people.
If you are looking for inspiration, why not read 'Meningitis UK's Guide to Organising your own Event' which includes an 'A-Z of Fundraising Ideas', as well as lots of suggestions on how to get the most out of your event plus keep it safe and legal.
Here's just a few examples of what other supporters have done for us...
Dress to impress
Jeff and Lin Harrop and their family dressed to impress to raise money in memory of their daughter Jessica
Whilst on a camping holiday in Newquay, Jeff and Lin Harrop and their family (pictured) took time out to hold a collection at the first showing of the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean' sequel in Truro to raise money in memory of their daughter Jessica who died of meningitis aged 21 in 2000. The family, who are big fans of the film, dressed up as pirates and donned their patches and waved their pistols to raise over £350 worth of booty.
Football Mania
Tracy Cox (right) pictured with the captain of the team who won the football match she organised in memory of her son Ashley
Tracy Cox organised an annual head-to-head football match in memory of her son Ashley Scriven, who died from meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in 1995 aged seven. Here, Brad Pike - Captain of the winning team proudly displays his trophy with Tracy and Meningitis UK's Emily Knight (left). To see the match report, please visit www.castlecaryfc.co.uk/ashleyscrivens
From coast to coast
From Coast to Coast
Paul Snow (left) with friends Shaun Hunt and Ian Tasker
Paul Snow (left) whose daughter recovered from meningococcal septicaemia in 1999 age 9 months, cycled 140 miles from Wokington to Sunderland in early September together with friends Shaun Hunt and Ian Tasker. This three day event raised a magnificent £3,500.
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