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The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation, run by a team of volunteers. We rely solely on private donations, community fundraising activities, and corporate grants to deliver our information and education initiatives. Your support helps us to work towards our goal of a world without meningitis.
The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand is a registered New Zealand charity. Your donation goes directly to education and information initiatives to raise awareness and prevent meningitis.
Donations can be made over the counter at any Westpac Bank or by direct debit using the following account details.
Bank name: Westpac
Account name: Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand
Account number: 03-0835-0098413-000
Reference: *(include your full name)
If you would like a tax receipt issued, please email us: info@meningitis.org.nz
For group fundraising activities, or corporate partnerships and sponsorships, please contact one of the team of the Meningitis Foundation by email: info@meningitis.org.nz
Meningitis Facts
MENINGITIS FACTS
300,000 people die from meningitis globally every year
MENINGITIS FACTS
Meningitis can cause organ damage
MENINGITIS FACTS
Meningitis is hard to detect
MENINGITIS FACTS
Meningitis is fast to develop
MENINGITIS FACTS
Meningitis is spread by healthy people
MENINGITIS FACTS
Meningitis can cause brain injury
MENINGITIS FACTS
Not everyone dislikes bright lights
MENINGITIS FACTS
Meningitis can cause permanent hearing loss
MENINGITIS FACTS
Meningitis is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites
MENINGITIS FACTS
Meningitis vaccines are the best prevention
MENINGITIS FACTS
1 in 5 people with bacterial meningitis will have serious side effects
MENINGITIS FACTS
Not everyone gets a stiff neck
MENINGITIS FACTS
Vaccines prevent thousands of deaths each year
MENINGITIS FACTS
Not everyone gets a rash
MENINGITIS FACTS
Meningitis can kill in hours
MENINGITIS FACTS
1 in 5 people with bacterial meningitis will die
