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The Meningitis Trust is searching for London's budding athletes to take part in a local run in aid of the charity.

The Trust is the only charity to offer a range of free professional services and community based support for people affected by meningitis and relies solely on voluntary donations to continue its work.

Each runner’s efforts will go towards helping the thousands of people struggling to cope with the impact of meningitis in the UK right now. 

Jane Cima, community fundraising coordinator at the Meningitis Trust, said: “Taking part in a running event is a great way to get fit and raise funds at the same time. Without support from people taking part in events for us, we wouldn’t be able to continue providing professional support services and raising vital awareness of this devastating disease."

Runners will be required to sign up on the official run’s websites. Once signed up, please contact Jane Cima at the Meningitis Trust on 01453 769066 or email janec@meningitis-trust.org. Runners will receive a Meningitis Trust fundraising pack, which includes a T-shirt, fundraising ideas, sponsorship forms, and training tips to prepare them for the big day. 

The Meningitis Trust helps around 20,000 people each year, supporting anyone affected by this life-changing disease through its free professional aftercare and support services. These include: a freephone 24-hour helpline (0800 028 18 28) staffed by nurses, counselling, financial support grants, home visits, one-to-one contacts and now art therapy.