Fundraising Events
There are many ways to support the work of the Meningitis Trust, and we would be delighted to hear from you if you would like to take part in a challenge event, or organise one of your own. Please contact Ger Mills for further details. Phone +353 (0)90 6450531, Email: germills@meningitis-trust.ie .
Just click below to find out more about some of the events taking place this year:
Skip a Coffee
SkyDive
Pilot a Helicopter
Running/Walking
Overseas Treks
Mellow Yellow
Coffee Break
Toddle Waddle
Church Gate Collections & Street Collections
Charity of the Year
Skip a coffee? – Start whenever you want…
Perhaps now is not the best time to make a big financial commitment, so, instead, why not consider a small sacrifice – one coffee?
A once-off gift of €3 – the cost of a coffee - from you could provide each student in a secondary school class with their own Signs and Symptoms card. Because, regardless of how the economy is, knowing the signs and symptoms of meningitis CAN save lives, and we are working hard to ensure that those most at risk – children, students/young adults and the over 55’s – have the information they need. . Will you help us?
If €3 can help an entire class, just imagine what you could achieve if you made that gift EACH month. And with the new school term just beginning, there’s no better time to start.
Find out more about making a regular gift by Standing Order. And remember, you can cancel or change your Standing Order at any time.
Sky Dive 
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to jump out of a plane? The Meningitis Trust is giving you the chance to do just that by taking part in a Skydive.
For more details, please contact Ger on 090 6450531 or email germills@meningitis-trust.ie
Watch Cian Murphy's skydive on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ9lEOJqAuI
Deirdre Nolan also flung herself from a plane- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xuFZo9TGlc
She commented afterwards “I slowly watched us climbing, 2,000, 4,000 and eventually 10,000ft…door open, kneeling, tightening of straps, instructions, one leg out, crossing of arms…1…2…3…gone! Complete disorientation as we tumbled into position……but then…. WOW…it was like being in a wind tunnel, arms open, flying, letting go, exhilaration , smiling, loving it! I really can’t explain those first few seconds but the outcome was the best experience of my life and one I’ll never forget and definitely want to do again.”
Pilot a Helicopter
If sky diving isn't your thing how about piloting a helicopter?! For further details contact our Events Team at 01 2764269 or email: eolas@meningitis-trust.ie
Running/Walking -Back to top
To Register to fundraise for the Meningitis Trust in these, or your own choice of event, and to receive your Free Race Pack, please contact us by email: eolas@meningitis-trust.ie or phone at 01 2764269. By raising sponsorship, you will make a huge difference to the lives of people affected by meningitis, and we will give you all the support and advice you need to make your event a real success!
August 2010 - Galway City MarathonGalway City Marathon takes place on the 29th August 2010. For more details log on to www.galwaycitymarathon.com. To receive your Free Meningitis Trust Race Pack, including T shirt, Dietary and Training Tips and Sponsor cards contact email us at eolas@meningitis-trust.ie or phone 01 2764269. Thanks!
September 2010 - Evening Echo Women’s Mini Marathon, Cork
The Cork Mini Marathon takes place over a distance of 4 miles and people can walk, jog or run the race. Last year, on-line entries cost €12 per entry. If you would like to pre-register for the 2010 event, please call the Events team on 01 2764260 or email eolas@meningitis-trust.ie
October 2010 - Lifestyle Sports adidas Dublin Marathon 
2010 is the 29th year of the Dublin Marathon, which takes place on 25th October. Up to 10,000 runners will travel through the historic Georgian city streets. Entries are now open and will close at 5pm on Monday 4th October 2010.
To run in aid of the Meningitis Trust, you should first register with the race organisers to secure your official place www.dublinmarathon.ie Or request an entry form from Lifestyle Sports - adidas Dublin Marathon office at 00-353-1-6232250. Once you’ve secured your place, register to run for the Meningitis Trust. Call our Event Team on (01) 276 4269
or E-mail us at: eolas@meningitis-trust.ie. We will send you your Free runner’s pack which includes Sponsorship cards, a Tee Shirt, Running Tips, Nutrition Guide, and an option to set up your own fundraising page on mycharity.ie so that your friends and family can sponsor your efforts.
April 2011 - Connemarathon
A unique event, the Connemarathon books out REALLY quickly, so secure your place NOW! Click http://www.connemarathon.com/ , then, when you have secured your place, we would be delighted if you would take part for the Meningitis Trust. To receive your Free Race Pack, including T shirt, Dietary and Training Tips and Sponsor cards contact email eolas@meningitis-trust.ie or phone 01 2764269. Thanks!
April 2011 - SPAR Great Ireland Run
SPAR is the new sponsor of this great family event (previously the BUPA Great Ireland Run). If you’re planning to take part, why not do it for the Meningitis Trust? 2011 will be the 9th running of the event. The 10k race is open to runners, joggers and walkers and starts at 1pm in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. By raising funds for the Meningitis Trust team you can make a real difference.
Check out the details at http://www.greatirelandrun.org then register to run for the Meningitis Trust. For your Free racepack, phone our Events Team on 01 2764269 or email: eolas@meningitis-trust.ie
The first ever West of Ireland Women's Mini Marathon took place on 2nd May 2010 in Castlebar, Co Mayo, and the Meningitis Trust was proud to be one of the registered charities for this inaugural event. Starting and Finishing at the Mall this 10km (6.2 miles) run, jog or walk is for women of all abilities and ages, and a huge social and fun occasion. To register to run in 2011 for the Trust, please email us at eolas@meningitis-trust.ie, or keep up-to-date with all running events on www.runireland.com.
May 2011 - Great Limerick Run
The Great Limerick Run also takes place in May and is designed to tap into the unprecedented popularity of running in Ireland at every level. Run over three distances – 10k, 21k and 42k - the event caters to everybody from novice fun-runner/walker to the most competitive of international athletes. The marathon typically starts at 9am, the half-marathon at 11am and the 10km at 12:30pm. Further details from http://www.greatlimerickrun.com/about.html. For your Free Meningitis Trust race pack and T shirt, contact us at eolas@meningitis-trust.ie or phone (01) 2764269.
May 2011 - Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon, Belfast.
Belfast hosted the 2010 event on the May Bank Holiday Monday. The race traditionally starts at the City Hall and finishes at Ormeau Park. Further details on www.Belfastcitymarathon.com
June -Flora Women's Mini Marathon, Dublin
The 2010 event took place on Bank Holiday Monday, 7th June, starting at Fitzwilliam Square, and finishing at St Stephens Green. This is Ireland's best known 10k race for women, with up to 40,000 taking part - and you could be part of the Meningitis Trust team in 2011! For your FREE Race pack, email your details to floramarathon@meningitis-trust.ie or call the Events Team on 01 2764269. See you next June!June 2011- Bord Gais Energy Cork City Marathon, Cork
The Cork City Marathon starts and finishes on Patrick Street, right in the heart of the city centre. As well as the marathon, there is a team event taking place. Further details about the race from http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/ . To run for the Meningitis Trust, please contact our Events Team on 01 2764269 or email: eolas@meningitis-trust.ie
Can't see the race you want? There are literally hundreds of running events taking place in 2010. Visit Runireland.com to find out more.
Overseas Trek and Cycle -Back to top
Sign up to a Meningitis Trust overseas challenge event and we promise you the adventure of a lifetime! Call our Events team on 01 2764269 or email: eolas@meningitis-trust.ie
Demanding, but fun and varied, our challenges will inevitably leave you with a huge sense of achievement, and good friends made along the way. We welcome people of all levels of fitness and our experienced events team is here to advise you on all aspects of training and fundraising. Now all you have to decide is where in the world you want to go!
Coffee Break -Back to top
The Meningitis Trust is fighting meningitis every day, and by organising a Coffee Break in your home, amongst your work colleagues or in your community, you can help too. It's one of the simplest and most fun ways to support the Trust. Call us and we will send you your Coffee Break pack, including sponsor cards, Coffee Break tips, and details of just how much good you can achieve. And the good news is that the choice is yours - you can do a Coffee Break any day of the year! If coffee if not your thing, how about a ‘tea break’ ‘cheese and wine’ or other event of your choosing?
Mellow Yellow gives workmates, club colleagues and friends a chance to chill out and have some fun while raising much-needed funds for the Meningitis Trust. Whether you choose to simply wear a yellow T-Shirt, or go all out and have a yellow-themed dinner party, the aim is the same -take time out, banish the blues and have some fun! For more information about Mellow Yellow click hereToddle Waddle -Back to top
The Meningitis Trust Toddle Waddle is a fun sponsored walk for the under-5's, their parents, carers and friends. With a colourful, fun pack including Duck Masks, stickers, balloons and lots more, Toddle Waddle is a great way to get to know your neighbours, and your neighbourhood! For more information please see our Toddle Waddle page.
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Organising a Church Gate Collection or Street Collection is a fantastic way to raise funds for the Meningitis Trust, and raise awareness of the disease amongst your community at the same time. We'll organise the permits and the dates so, to arrange the collection, please phone Ger Mills on 090 6450531 or germills@meningitis-trust.ie
Charity of the Year -Back to top
The Meningitis Trust is delighted to have been chosen as Charity of the Year 2010 by parents website www.mykidstime.ie Thank you to everyone who voted for us! We're looking forward to an enjoyable and successful year ahead, raising awarenes of meningitis and working with Jill and the mykidstime team.
Do YOU know of any organisations that have a Charity of the Year? Does your own company encourage staff to suggest charities to support? If so, we'd love to hear from you so that we can put foward a proposal to them for consideration.
Previous Partners of the Meningitis Trust include ShoeZone, Halfords, National Irish Bank and Topaz. The support given to the Trust by their management, staff and customers of these companies has had a HUGE positive impact. Please contact Ger Mills at germills@meningitis-trust.ie or 090 6450531 or 087 9680068 to talk to us about becoming our Corporate Partner.
Launch of our partnership with Topaz
