Fight against meningitis

Aug 7 2008 by Our Correspondent, North Wales Weekly News

I WAS saddened to read about Alun and Teleri Jones, from Llangwm, who lost their daughter Elain Aur to meningitis when she was seven days old.

I lost my son Spencer to meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia some time ago and can imagine the pain they are suffering.

I am heartened to read that Alun completed a 60-mile cycle ride to help raise funds for the hospital which treated Elain.

Here at Meningitis UK we know only too well how devastating the disease can be and how quickly it can strike.

Prevention is the only way to eradicate the disease and developing a preventative vaccine to protect against all forms of meningitis and its associated diseases is our sole focus at Meningitis UK.

Last year we launched our Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign, which aims to raise £7m for research into developing a Meningitis B vaccine.

Our scientists believe a vaccine can be found within the next few years if we can raise money needed to support the breakthroughs being made.

To find out more call Meningitis UK on 0117 373 7373 or visit www.meningitisUK.org

STEVE DAYMAN

Chief Executive, Meningitis UK