On behalf of the Meningitis Trust, I would like to congratulate our 90 walkers who took part in our Three Peaks Challenges this year – with the last group completing the arduous trek on the weekend.

All of our walkers have raised vital funds for us through sponsorship. And this year we hope to raise more than £70,000, which will make a huge difference to our work. As we are reliant on voluntary donations to continue our work, events like the trek are essential to our future.

With support from determined people like our walkers, we are able to help more than 20,000 people each year, supporting anyone affected by this life-changing disease with our free professional aftercare and support services.

These include a freephone 24-hour nurse-led helpline (0800 028 18 28), counselling, financial support grants, home visits, art therapy and one-to-one contacts.

If anyone feels inspired by their achievement, we are always looking for people to help with our work by getting involved in fundraising – whether it’s taking on a once in a lifetime challenge like the London Marathon, or cycling from London to Paris, you can be assured that your efforts will make a difference.

Registration has now opened for 2012 with our Three Peaks taking place on May 11-13 and July 6-8. Visit our website at www.meningitis-trust.org

Sarah Langton, Event Organiser