Peter Wilcox (GB-D970) run the 25th MDS to raise funds for the Meningitis Trust. 

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.

Peter have received a letter from a mum of a young boy who contracted meningitis, but who pulled through and is now a very sporty, and active person.

"This is a very hard story to write even though it does have a happy ending.  The emotions I feel about this subject were put away, forgotten. Now they are being raised so I can tell you.

Harry started to be sick and feel unwell on the evening of Sunday 16th March 2003. (Harry was four) "  read more