World Meningitis Day 2023

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€1,012.50donated
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Goal: €750.00

On 18 June 2023, almost 2-year-old Maeve passed away as a result of bacterial meningitis. Within 3 days, Maeve went from a healthy toddler to a seriously ill child.

Despite the significant concerns of her parents, Lindsey and Morteza, doctors completely underestimated Maeve's illness.

On 5 October it is World Meningitis Day, and that is why we are focusing on Maeve's story.

Anderhalve week geleden is Maeve overleden aan de gevolgen van meningitis. Wij, als ItsME Foundation, zetten ons onder andere in om meer bekendheid te geven aan de symptomen van meningitis en encefalitis. Als eerder was onderkend dat Maeve hersenvliesontsteking had, dan was Maeve misschien niet overleden.

Would you like to support us financially?

The number of cases of bacterial meningitis has been increasing in recent years! That's why we are committed to raising awareness of this disease, for example through a webinar for GPs so that they can better recognise the symptoms.

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English (UK):

On 18 June 2023, almost 2-year-old Maeve died as a result of a bacterial infection of the brain membrane (meningitis). Within 3 days, Maeve changed from a healthy toddler to a deathly ill child.

Despite the deep concern of her parents Lindsey and Morteza, doctors completely underestimated Maeve's disease process.

October 5th is World Meningitis Day, which is why we are highlighting Maeve's story.

Among other things, we, as the ItsME Foundation, are committed to raising awareness about the symptoms of Meningitis and Encephalitis. If Maeve's meningitis had been recognised earlier, she might not have died.

Will you support us financially?

Because the number of cases of bacterial meningitis has been increasing in recent years. That is why we are committed to raising awareness of this disease by, for example, holding a webinar for (GP) doctors so they can learn to recognise the symptoms better.

Participants

These amazing people are committed to promoting more international research into meningitis. Will you help us achieve this project’s goal? Your donation is greatly appreciated. Every euro counts! Below, you can donate to individual people or to teams. You can search by team or by the participant’s name.

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