Mambo for MRF in Kent
18 March 2010
Put on your dancing shoes and get your groove on for MRF on 3 April at St. Mary’s Island Community in Chatham, Kent for a charity disco in memory of Zoe Hogan.
Organiser John Baker said: “Come out, have a good time and help raise some awareness and money for a really important charity. Zoe loved to dance and she would have been thrilled to attend such an event.”
Many events have already been organised by Zoe’s family and friends to raise the vital funds MRF needs to continue its research to one day find a cure and to honour her memory.
Zoe, who passed away in January, was a fit and healthy, 35 yr old mother of two girls, aged 6 and 9 yrs old. She was a kind, generous, and happy person would loved life and who would always go out of her way to help others.
There will also be a raffle offering up some fantastic prizes and the evening kicks off at 6:30pm and ends at 11:00pm. Tickets can be purchased by contacting John at 01634 892115 or 0774 072 0388. Download the event flyer here.
To support John's fundraising, please visit www.justgiving.com/john-baker1
There are nine cases of meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning form) in the UK every day, resulting in six deaths per week and leaving survivors with after-effects as severe as brain damage, deafness and amputations. All proceeds from ticket sales will help MRF to fund research into preventing, detecting and treating meningitis, raise awareness, and provide support for those affected.
As always, call our FREEfone 24-hour helpline for any queries about meningitis: 080 8800 3344
Media Contact:
Sabrina Lee (Meningitis Research Foundation) 01454 281811 or 07711 057875
Notes to Editor:
• Meningitis Research Foundation is currently funding 24 research projects into the prevention, detection and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia. The Foundation has spent £15.6 million on research since its inception in 1989.
• Meningitis Research Foundation operates a Freefone 24 hour helpline – 080 8800 3344 – providing information on meningitis and septicaemia to the general public and health professionals.
• Information on meningitis and septicaemia is also available on the Foundation’s world-renowned website – www.meningitis.org – in 22 languages. An interpretation service in 150 languages is available through the 24-hour helpline.
• The Foundation offers support for those affected by meningitis and septicaemia. Trained helpline staff are available 365 days a year. A befriender service links people with experience of meningitis and septicaemia to share their experiences and counsel each other.