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Biggest ever London Loot for meningitis
28 March 2008
On 19 and 20 March student fundraisers from universities around the country donned fancy dress and took to the streets of London to raise a record £46,350.16 for Meningitis Research Foundation.
For two days student collectors braved weather best described as 'miserable', shaking their collection buckets on the Capital's streets, tube and DLR stations and asking passers by to donate spare change.
Said Kathryn Lacy, spokesperson for Meningitis Research Foundation: "I'd like to thank the student fundraisers who made the journey to London, and all the commuters who donated their spare change. To raise the biggest amount in the 10 year history of London Loot is a fantastic achievement."
Meningitis and septicaemia affect around 3,000 people each year in the UK killing 10% of sufferers and leaving many more with disabilities such as brain damage, deafness and amputations. The money raised will help the charity's vital work of funding research, raising awareness and supporting people affected by these devastating diseases.
Media Contact: Julia Warren 01454 281811 or 07711 057875
Notes to Editor:
- Meningitis Research Foundation has current and future research commitments of £1.1 million and has spent almost £13 million on research since it was founded 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 this website - www.meningitis.org - in 22 languages. An interpretation service in 120 languages is available through the 24 hour helpline.