Letters: Walk across the Bay

11:58am Friday 9th May 2008

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I'm writing to ask walkers to join me on May 25 for a Sunday morning stroll with a difference - a sponsored walk across the sands at Morecambe Bay. The walk will raise vital funds for the Meningitis Trust, the UK's longest-established meningitis charity, supporting anyone affected by this life-changing disease.

The eight mile walk starts at the Arnside Promenade at 9am on May 25 and arrives at Kents Bank Station, Grange-over-Sands, at approximately 12.30pm.

We ask that participants raise as much sponsorship money as they can. If you're interested in joining us, contact me on 0845 120 47 64. Registration costs £5 for adults, £2 for children and just £1 for canine companions.

advertisementMoney raised will help fund the trust's services, including professional counselling, a financial grants scheme and our 24-hour nurse-led helpline 0800 028 18 28.

With no government funding, the Meningitis Trust is reliant on donations from companies and individuals, like those who take part in this sponsored walk, to continue vital work in rebuilding lives shattered by meningitis.

There is still no vaccine available to protect against the meningococcal group B bacteria, the most common cause of the disease in the UK, so we would encourage readers to visit our website, www.meningitis-trust.org to help recognise the disease's signs and symptoms.

Christine Hughes Community Development Officer, North West Meningitis Trust