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Lisa Snowdon announced as Meningitis Now’s charity president

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TV presenter and fashion model Lisa Snowdon has been announced as the new President of the UK’s leading meningitis charity, Meningitis Now.

Lisa, who has been a Patron with the charity since contracting meningitis in 2010, was appointed as President at a moving Christmas concert at St Paul’s Church in London’s Covent Garden on Monday.

She will be taking over from former BBC and ITN news presenter Andrew Harvey as he steps back after 25 years in the role.

Lisa has been an active supporter of Meningitis Now since falling ill with viral meningitis in 2010. Despite terrible headaches and other signs of the disease Lisa continued to present her Capital London breakfast radio show. She only sought medical attention after switching on the Bond Street Christmas lights in December that year, where she nearly collapsed in pain.

Meningitis Now Chairman Chris Philipsborn with charity President Lisa Snowdon and Charity CEO Dr Tom Nutt | Lisa Snowdon announced as Meningitis Now's charity president
Meningitis Now Chairman Chris Philipsborn with charity President Lisa Snowdon and Charity CEO Dr Tom Nutt Pic: Andrew Hasson

Since then, Lisa has supported Meningitis Now to spread awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease, some of which she herself experienced without recognising them as relating to meningitis.  Lisa has taken part in awareness campaigns for the charity over the past decade along with raising tens of thousands of pounds for the charity’s work to support people affected by the disease.

Lisa said, “I am absolutely delighted to be taking up the role of the President of Meningitis Now. It is a charity which is very close to my heart and I’ve seen at first-hand how the charity is there to support people whose lives have been devastated by this disease.

Meningitis Now President Lisa Snowdon gives first speech in her new role at the Charitys London Concert | Lisa Snowdon announced as Meningitis Now's charity president
Meningitis Now President Lisa Snowdon gives first speech in her new role at the Charity’s London Concert Pic: Andrew Hasson

“I hope to be able to help many more people understand the dangers of meningitis, and the warning signs to watch out for.”

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes which cover the brain and spinal cord.  It can affect people of all ages, with babies and infants, adolescents and students particularly at risk, as well as adults over sixty.  Around 1 in 10 people will die in cases of bacterial meningitis, and it can kill within 24 hours. Survivors are often left with life changing aftereffects such as limb loss, sensory impairment, brain injury, as well as a host of psychological, emotional and mental health issues. 

Lisa Snowdon takes over as Meningitis Now President from News presenter Andrew Harvey | Lisa Snowdon announced as Meningitis Now's charity president
Lisa Snowdon and Andrew Harvey Pic: Andrew Hasson

The early signs and symptoms of meningitis can be similar to flu and include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and muscle pain. More specific signs and symptoms include fever with cold hands and feet, drowsiness, confusion, pale blotchy skin, stiff neck, dislike of bright lights and a rash which doesn’t fade under pressure.   

Meningitis Now’s Chief Executive Dr Tom Nutt said: “We are so pleased to welcome Lisa as our President. This is a vital role in supporting us to achieve our vision of a future where nobody in the UK loses their life to meningitis and everyone affected gets the support they need to rebuild their lives.”

Dr Nutt added: “My thanks also go to Andrew Harvey as he steps down from the role, to become one of our longest-serving patrons.”

Lisa will represent the charity at functions and events to help further the charity’s aims, and promote appeals and initiatives. 

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