Students Against Meningitis

Students have been supporting Meningitis Research Foundation for over 30 years. From raising awareness of the disease on campus to taking on life-changing treks across the world, students are instrumental in the progress we’ve made towards defeating meningitis.

Keen to get involved? Our student team are here to help. Check out our student fundraising hub for fundraising tips and tricks, and look out for us at fresher’s fairs around the UK.

Why we need your help

Students are the second-most at-risk group of developing meningitis, after babies and toddlers. This is because the bacteria which causes meningitis is much more common in students. It’s found in 1 in 10 people among the general population, and 1 in 4 students.

These symptoms may be very similar to your everyday fresher’s flu, or may even feel like a hangover. As students it’s vital that you know the symptoms of meningitis and the life-saving vaccines available to you.

Meningitis symptoms in teenagers and young adults.

“Working with Meningitis Research Foundation is a pleasure because it’s so easy. The student team is so well-run that we know our participants are in great hands. Meningitis Research Foundation really are leading the way in student fundraising.” – Grace Thomson, Warwick RAG President

Sophie's story

Sophie Royce was a 21-year-old student when she contacted MenW meningitis and septicaemia.

What happened next changed her life forever. Please watch her story below.

Resources hub

Here you can find everything you need to support your fundraising. From template letters to awareness presentations, we have everything you could possibly need to help you smash that fundraising target!

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The symptoms of meningitis

Meningitis can kill in hours and students are at a higher risk of contracting the disease. It can sometimes present like fresher’s flu or a hangover. Know the symptoms.

Check symptoms

Men W vaccine

Meningococcal Group W (MenW) is a particularly virulent strain of bacterial meningitis which is on the rise in the UK and Ireland. Find out more about the vaccine offered to teenagers, who are at higher risk of contracting MenW than other age groups.

Your Meningitis Research Foundation student team

We’re Lily and Kirsty, your Student Fundraising team. If you’ve got a question about your fundraising or want to find out more about what we do, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Tel: 0333 405 6262

students@meningitis.org

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