a Life for a Cure

Charity

Meningitis UK - Meningitis UK funds lifesaving research to find a vaccine to eradicate all forms of meningitis. Sadly meningitis can be incredibly difficult to detect as the symptoms are similar to the common cold or flu, plus there are occasions when people show no, or very few, symptoms. For these reasons we believe the only way to truly eradicate meningitis is through the development of a preventative vaccine, which is our sole focus. We work with families across the UK who have experienced meningitis and are confident that with enough support, we will be able to put a stop to the heartache and devastation that meningitis causes. For more information visit www.meningitisuk.org
Meningitis UK
Meningitis UK funds lifesaving research to find a vaccine to eradicate all forms of meningitis. Sadly meningitis can be incredibly difficult to detect as the symptoms are similar to the common cold or flu, plus there are occasions when people show no, or very few, symptoms. For these reasons we believe the only way to truly eradicate meningitis is through the development of a preventative vaccine, which is our sole focus. We work with families across the UK who have experienced meningitis and are confident that with enough support, we will be able to put a stop to the heartache and devastation that meningitis causes. For more information visit www.meningitisuk.org

Event details

01 January 2015

In association with Meningitis UK.



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Ryan Bresnahan's...'a LIFE for a CURE'

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a Life for a Cure

My page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/aLifeforaCure

Our sincere adoration and thanks to everyone for their fantastic support. Our Commitment to raising funds in honour of Ryan is without doubt long term, with a personal fundraising target of £1 million towards an overall UK wide £7m target, within Meningitis UK.

Only with your help and drive will we achieve this target and hopefully somewhere along our journey, our efforts will secure a ‘Vaccine’ that will eradicate this disease and the merciless attack on young people’s lives.

To see more details go to www.ryanbresnahan.org

 

 

 

 

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Bristol Half Marathon

Thank you and congratulations to everyone who is running this years Bristol Half Marathon on behalf of Ryan’s Meningitis Appeal “a Life for a Cure”. As many of you will know, this will be the second run in celebration of Ryan’s amazing life with us all and it is a huge honour that so many have again committed to support this event. It is also great to see a number of new faces, including many of his immediate school mates who have qualified this year to run.

Ryan would be overjoyed at knowing how close he remains in everyone’s thoughts and to the many people who will be supporting the event on the day. With such positive support for this great cause, you can see why it is such a fantastic boost to us and we cannot thank you enough for your commitment.

One thing we do know, is that Ryan and ourselves would do exactly the same for anyone of you and without doubt, he will running every step of the way with you all. 

With your support we have already broken the £130,000 fundraising mark representing the largest sum ever raised by a family in support of Meningitis. For this we are truly grateful, only made possible through your own massive efforts in making this happen.

Great strides are being made with these funds as we continue our commitment alongside your own support, to hopefully seeing one day, a vaccine that will finally eradicate the 24 strains capable of taking innocent young lives.  It is simply the thought of this, alongside hundreds of inspiring memories of Ryan that continues to drive our passion to make this happen!

Have a fantastic day and we look forward to meeting up with you all.

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Recent donors

28.12.11

18.12.11 No Christmas cards this year......xxx

05.12.11

21.11.11 thanks to all my swearing clients.....

20.11.11 It's the winning that counts - not the taking part......

16.11.11

14.09.11 Collected at our Silver Wedding Anniversary Party, donated by kind friends!

01.09.11 A very sad story but it is inspiring to see how much his family have done in setting up this charity. Good luck with your future fundraising.

22.07.11

17.07.11

06.07.11 good luck with all your fundraising events

05.07.11 Well done Nigel

24.06.11 With best wishes to Mike Turner - etc - for their epic bike ride starting today, 24/6/2011! And warmest best wishes to Ryan's family.

13.05.11 Well done John in The London Marathon. All the best to you all.

10.05.11 Amazing website....a very touching celebration of Ryans life.It was a real pleasure to treat Ryan some years back.He was such a bright and funny lad,so inquisitive & extremely positive.Love and best wishes to you and best of luck with your charity goals.

14.04.11 It's a Knockout Event - M & A Gallagher (Eri's Vikings)

18.03.11 Happy 17th birthday Ryan, love from us all in Devon, Kate, Len, Chloe & Jim Upton xxx

01.03.11 :)

01.03.11

19.02.11 Grandmother of a friend, who just felt moved to try and help. x

16.02.11 Best wishes

17.01.11 With love from the Eggintons

15.12.10 to you all at christmas xxx

31.10.10 I bought a yummy Sue Simpson lemon cake for my husbands birthday, my 9 yr old daughter laughed when i told the story of Ryan and the cake . what a beautiful boy the letter touched the heart of my family xx our thoughts are with you xx

10.10.10 So shocked to hear the sad news of the terrible loss of Ryan. Fantastic work you are doing with the fund raising appeal.

28.09.10 Hope tonight's rugby event goes well. Sorry we can't be there.

28.09.10

20.09.10 For Sal and Rob and all the half marathon runners - well done! xxx

19.09.10 Well done Kirsty!

19.09.10 Best wishes to everyone such a great cause we are so thrilled how well it,s doing.

18.09.10 Hi John & family, we are sending some cheques from dress down days. This is a donation from me.

16.09.10

13.09.10 To our brilliant unforgetable grandson Ryan. A thoughtful young man with a great personality. He set an example to all his younger cousins and friends. He brought joy and admiration to all the family. Ryan will always be forever in our thoughts.

10.09.10

09.09.10 All the best. Its a great cause. Amazed by the website.

08.09.10

08.09.10 Well done to everyone who has helped in raising money for such a worthwhile cause.

07.09.10 Good luck to you all

06.09.10 Good luck with the "it's a knockout" event! Cheers Ros

06.09.10 All the best, good luck getting to the total!

06.09.10

05.09.10 John Thinking of you today. Shame its pouring with rain- but will keep you cool! Your determination and love for Ryan will get you through today. Best of luck Nicky,Nigel,Sophie,Ben & Emma xx

03.09.10 With love and best wishes from Annette, Amy & Joe Hamlenx

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27.08.10 Unc Billy Brez is a close friend of mine and I know how much he is affected by Ryan's premature passing. I've never met Ryan, but am inspired by his story. He achieved in 16 yrs what some people never achieve in 80. You must be so proud. Wx

27.08.10 Very best of luck in getting to your total

24.08.10

£169,211.72

Running total

Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
£169,708.75
Total donors:
61
Biggest donor:
Grandma & Grandad Bresnahan
£1,000.00  
Last donor:
Anonymous 28.12.11  
Offline fundraising:
£165,000.00
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