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The Meningitis Research Foundation would love if you ran this year’s Flora Women’s Mini Marathon for them. Photo: 123RF

Dear Editor,

I am writing on behalf of Meningitis Research Foundation to ask if there are any ladies in your area who have booked their places in this year's Flora Women’s Mini Marathon but have not decided on their beneficiary yet. The charity would be thrilled if they could run for our organisation.

With their help, we will be able to continue to fund research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates.

The Foundation also promotes education and awareness, gives support to individuals and families affected by these devastating diseases and operates a free phone helpline on 1800 41 33 44.

Meningitis and septicaemia – the blood poisoning form of the disease can affect anyone at any age affecting around 300 people every year in Ireland, with babies and young children most at risk. Sadly, one in ten may die and many others may be left with after effects as severe as brain damage, deafness and amputations.

For further information, T-shirts and sponsor forms, you can contact me on 01-8196931 or email info@meningitis-ireland.org

Yours Sincerely

Diane McConnell

Ireland Manager

Meningitis Research Foundation.

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