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The Meningitis Trust is the UK’s longest established meningitis charity. It helps around 20,000 people each year through its range of specialist services; giving vital support to those who have been affected by this life-changing disease. With as many as 500,000 people living in the UK who have had either viral or bacterial meningitis and up to one adult in every four knowing someone who has had meningitis, the charity’s ongoing work is much-needed. The charity is committed to raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and distributes millions of leaflets, posters, symptoms cards, information sheets and other materials every year. For more information visit www.meningitis-trust.org
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Laurens 'trike to bike' ride
SHE DID IT!!!
ON WEDNESDAY 29th JUNE LAUREN CYCLED 25 MILES FROM CHIPPENHAM TO THE HEAD OFFICE OF THE MENINGITIS TRUST IN STROUD. A TRULY AMAZING DAY!
BUT ITS NOT TOO LATE TO SUPPORT LAUREN.
Lauren is something of a miracle. After contracting meningitis at just 6 weeks old, doctors said Lauren would probably never walk or talk. But in the 10 years since her ordeal, Lauren has been astounding her family and medical experts with her progress.
Left with some hearing loss and mild cerebal palsy among other after effects, the Meningitis Trust has helped Lauren with speech and language therapy and by purchasing a special trike to help with her balance problems. That boost of confidence ignited a passion and now remarkably aged ten, Lauren is one of the countries top road cyclists in her age group.
2011 marks the 10th anniversary of her illness and also 25th anniversary of the Meningitis Trust. To mark these occasions Lauren has decided to cycle 25 miles from her home in Chippenham to the Meningitis Trust head offices in Stroud to raise money and awareness.
Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor Lauren and donations will be quickly processed and passed to charities. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this.
Lauren appreciates all your support and thank you for any donations.
Recent donors
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jim veary £161.50 (+ £40.38 giftaid) 15.07.11 thank you for letting me ride with you we had a great day love jim |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 11.07.11 Well done Lauren. I read your story on road.cc and I'm really impressed. I have a great friend who went through the same as you. She's now a Doctor and with your obvious strengths I'm sure you'll be successful and happy too! Keep riding! |
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stephen frame £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 11.07.11 Well done Lauren, you will be an inspiration for other children dealing with illness. Look forward to hearing about your racing career as it takes off! |
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road.cc £50.00 11.07.11 Well done Lauren - fantastic ride! |
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Mark £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 11.07.11 Congratulations Lauren, very inspiring! |
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The Backstedt's £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 29.06.11 Good luck Lauren, such a strong little girl. Well done from Elynor, Zoe, Meg and Maggy x |
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The Stell Family £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 29.06.11 Good to see you on your way to Stroud today, Lauren. Go for it. Paris next? from Carolyn and family |
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Phillip £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 28.06.11 good luck with your ride & hope you enjoy it :-) |
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Anonymous £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 28.06.11 |
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Michaela £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 28.06.11 Good luck Lauren, i'm sure you will make it look easy!!!! |
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Auntie Chris and Uncle Edgar £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 27.06.11 Good luck Lauren we will be thinking of you and sending lots of love x x |
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Graham £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 27.06.11 Great stuff - hope this helps you make your target |
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Cathy Conneff (Misstillyflop) £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 27.06.11 You are an inspiration - keep up the fantastic work! |
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linda mccormack £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 26.06.11 Good luck Lauren you are such an inspiration lots of love x x |
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Rob Watson £20.00 26.06.11 G'day Lauren, good luck on the ride next week! |
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sarah de gale £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 24.06.11 you go Lauren. all the very best. xx |
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Vicky, Jon, Sammy and Abi £5.00 22.06.11 good luck Lauren :) |
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Anonymous £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 16.06.11 This is 5 time further than I could manage. Good luck and be careful. |
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Elisabeth & George Tutheridge £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 15.06.11 Well done Lauren. We have nothing but admiration for you and know that you will succeed in every courageous challenge you encounter. We shall be thinking of you with love and smiles. Good luck dearest Lauren. |
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Rebecca Romero £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 14.06.11 Wishing you all the best Lauren, good luck with your ride and for the future! x |
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Veronica Fowler £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 24.05.11 She is amazing! An absolute inspiration us all. Good luck. |
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Tony £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 13.05.11 I Think you are very brave to take this challenge Lauren and the very best of luck |
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purplepickles £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 13.05.11 Go for it gorgous girlie. Make sure Mum gets you the biggest ice cream when you have finished |
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Dan, Zoe & William Martin £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 07.05.11 Lauren you are an inspiration to us all. You should be very proud of yourself. Good luck with the ride!! |
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Dominic Butler £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 21.04.11 I was touched by your story in the paper and am very happy to support a fellow cyclist. Best of luck Lauren! |
