THE National Meningitis Trust would like to thank readers for their generous support of our National Coffee Morning held in March, which has almost reached its target of raising £150,000.

Second, the Trust was delighted to have a record 300 runners in the London Marathon in April. who, with their sponsors, have raised more than £130,000.

The funds raised will go towards medical research, raising awareness of meningitis and supporting patients and their families

If readers are concerned in any way about meningitis, they can contact our 24-hour help line on 0845 6000 800.

Anyone interested in how they can support the work of the Trust, should call our main office on 01453 768000.

MOIRA WOOD, Events Officer, National Meningitis Trust, Bath Road, Stroud.

Converted for the new archive on 14 July 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.