Thursday, June 3, 2010. Teen dies from bacterial meningitis. 14 year old boy dies from bacterial meningitis. One day he was like everyone else and competed in a track meet and two days later he was rushed to the ER. He died five days later from bacterial meningitis. Fundraisers are being held to pay for the medical expenses and the funeral expenses. The family advises other families to get their children vaccinated against meningitis.

Ways we can help you. Helpline 0808 80 10 388. I want to help fund lifesaving research. I want support following meningitis. I am recently bereaved and looking for support. I want to learn more about signs and symptoms of meningitis. I want to find out more about the Men B vaccine. I want to volunteer for Meningitis Now. I want to find out what support and fundraising is in my local area. I want to read the latest news articles. Ways we can help you.

Meningitis can strike at any time and within hours it can result in lifelong disability or death. At Meningitis Relief, we provide free counseling services and financial grants to individuals and families afflicted by the disease, in order to help them rebuild their lives. Is to improve the lives of individuals and families afflicted by the complications of meningitis by providing means to heal and rebuild.