Meningitis Now’s flagship sponsored walk takes place on Sunday, challenging walkers on 21-mile route around the Five Valleys.
Now in its 37th year, the Five Valleys Walk is a Stroud institution.
The Five Valleys Walk offers a great day of walking, entertainment and local food. Those taking part can choose how far they want to walk across the eight checkpoints, from 1.5 miles to the full 21-mile route. There will be a free bus back to their starting point no matter the distance walked.
Tickets are now on sale for the event from: https://www.fivevalleyswalk.com/
Meningitis Now Fundraising Officer, Kat Hollywell, who’s organising this year’s walk, said: “We’d love you to join us for the Five Valleys Walk this year. It’s our 37th year of staging the event and we want to make this our biggest and best year yet.
“We estimate that each day 22 people get meningitis in the UK. That’s why this year we’re asking every Five Valleys walker to raise a minimum of £22 in sponsorship, or to donate £22, so that we can ensure everyone affected receives the support they need.
“By joining us for the walk you’ll be helping us move ever closer to our goal of beating meningitis in the UK within a generation.”
The charity has organised for local businesses to join it along the route, providing snacks and drinks, and the Meningitis Now team will be ready to welcome walkers at Stroud Cricket Club with live music and hot food.
Kat added: “Because meningitis can affect anyone at any time it’s the perfect opportunity for the whole family to do their bit to support people living with the impact of the disease. Please join us if you can.”
“We’d also like to say a huge thank you to Stagecoach buses and all the event sponsors, especially Renishaw and Bluestone Insurance Services, for their support of this year’s event.”
Early bird tickets for the Five Valleys Walk cost £12.50 for an Adult and £6.50 for a Child. A Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) is £35 and a Group ticket (4 adults) is £40.
Meningitis Now is working towards a future where no one in the UK loses their life to meningitis and Meningitis Now has a range of free services to support individuals and their families after meningitis.
Symptoms of meningitis can include a severe headache, a dislike of bright lights, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting and confusion. The disease can affect anyone of any age. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek urgent medical attention.
For further information about meningitis visit this page and if you have been affected by meningitis, contact the Meningitis Now Helpline on 0808 80 10 388 or email helpline@meningitisnow.org.
