The Meningitis Trust Ireland
Mellow Yellow
The Meningitis Trust is asking as many people as possible to take part in 'Mellow Yellow'. It’s a fun event with a potentially life-saving message, which is taking place throughout Ireland. The ‘fun’ part is easy – and you get to choose! The idea is to get together with friends, colleagues or family for some yellow-themed fun - sharing lemon scones at break-time perhaps, hosting a dinner or cocktail party for your colleagues or friends, or simply dressing in your favourite yellow tee-shirt for the day! During Mellow Yellow you can have fun and chill-out time with your friends and colleagues, while at the same time raising much-needed funds to support families affected by this terrible disease. (Suggested donation of €3 per person). We’re here to help, so to get your free Mellow Yellow Pack, which includes a comprehensive list of suggested events, a banner and posters, simply call the Meningitis Trust Mellow Yellow Team on (01 2764269) or email: eolas@meningitis-trust.ie. Or, download the Event Pack on-line at http://www.meningitis-trust.ie/mellowyellow.html. Mellow Yellow Recipes Booklet
Mykidstime.ie have teamed up with the Meningitis Trust and we have persuaded some Irish "Celebrity" Chefs to donate some of their own yellow recipes for a special exclusive Recipes Booklet that you can buy and download here! The Recipes Booklet costs only 5 euro and every penny will go to the Trust. Thanks for helping to raise funds and we hope you enjoy all the great recipes!
Meningitis is a life-threatening disease that kills more under-5's in Ireland than any other infectious disease. While children, young adults and the over 55's are most at risk, meningitis can affect anyone of any age at any time. The disease can strike in an instant, but the effects can last a lifetime. Research indicates that 1 in 3 adults in Ireland have either had the disease themselves or knows someone who has.
The Meningitis Trust is Ireland's support organisation for people who are affected or worried by meningitis. Since it was founded in 2002, the Trust has been working to achieve it's three main aims: Support, Awareness and Education. It's unique range of services includes a 24 Hour Helpline (1800 523 196), bereavement and family counselling, one-to-one visits and a Community Nurse service, as well as awareness-raising and education programmes. All services are provided free of charge by professional staff, and as the charity receives no statutory government funding it relies on voluntary donations to continue.
For further information about the Meningitis Trust, visit the website on www.meningitis-trust.ie, email: eolas@meningitis-trust.ie
To join the email or mailing list and receive news about upcoming events, or to enquire about having Monty the Duck, the Meningitis Trust visit your school or community for a Toddle Waddle, please forward your details to germills@meningitis-trust.ie or call 01 2764269.
About meningitis
Meningitis is a life-threatening infection which affects the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis and its associated disease, septicaemia (blood poisoning), can kill within hours and can affect anyone at any time. Those most at risk are children under the age of five; teenagers and young adults; and people over 55.
Approximately 300 cases of bacterial meningitis are reported every year in Ireland, with approx double that number of viral cases. There is still no vaccine available to protect against the meningococcal group B, the most common bacterial cause of the disease in Ireland.
It is vital that people know how to detect the signs and symptoms as medical help should be sought immediately. Common signs and symptoms include fever (cold hands and feet), vomiting, headache, stiff neck, dislike of bright lights, joint or muscle pain, drowsiness, confusion, and also, in babies, dislike of being handled, pale blotchy skin, high-pitched cry, and a blank staring expression. Symptoms can appear in any order and may not all appear at once. Both adults and children may have a rash (septicaemia) that doesn’t disappear under pressure.
You can download a Symptoms Card here
Click here to read a recent Meningitis Trust Newsletter
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