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Waxing in the Redboys

Meningitis Waxing Night

Michael and Diarmuid Coll, Emy, are organising a waxing night in Emyvale in order to raise funds to undertake a husky trail challenge in aid of a national charity Meningitis Research Foundation. The Waxing night will take place on Saturday, 11th February in The Redboys Bar, starting at 8pm. For more details on this event please contact Michael on 086 386 2370

The guys decided to support this worthy charity because of the fantastic work the organisation does in creating an awareness to reduce death and disability, and give support to people affected. Diarmuid has just become a father for the first time to a very health boy and just knowing that organisations such as The Meningitis Research foundation is out there is a comforting factor when becoming a parent for the first time.

All the money raised from this event and the husky trail challenge will help the charity to further fund vital research, boost awareness of the disease, operate our Freefone 24 hour helpline and support those affected.

There are around 200-300 cases of meningitis and septicaemia – the blood poisoning form of the disease, every year in Ireland. This means two deaths will occur every month and further 20% are left with severe after effects, such as brain damage, hearing loss and amputations.

Diane McConnell, Ireland Manager commented: “We are delighted that Michael and Diarmuid have decided to support Meningitis Research Foundation. It is only through the generosity and the hard work of the public that the Foundation is able to fund research, raise awareness and support those who have already been affected by meningitis and septicaemia.”

For more information on the charity, its work and activities please contact the office on 01 819 69 31 or check www.meningitis.org