Sir, Readers in Wales who are keen to take part in an exciting new road race - the Bupa London 10,000 on May 26 - now have the chance to join in through some of Meningitis UK's Golden Bond places. This new race will begin and end in St. James Park and much of the course will follow the proposed routes of the 2012 Olympic Marathons. Independent places are now filled, but runners still have the chance to take part in this great event through our Golden Bond places. National charity Meningitis UK has a single focus - to find a vaccine to eradicate all forms of meningitis. This year, we launched our Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign, which aims to raise £7 million over the next seven years to fund research into finding a vaccine for meningococcal group B - the most common form of meningitis in the UK. This accounts for almost 90 per cent of all cases and there is currently no vaccine. Everyone who runs for Meningitis UK will be part of the Meningitis Musketeers team, with the motto 'All 4 One and One 4 All' - to highlight the devastating fact that meningitis can kill in under 4 hours and the importance of our Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign. Full support will be given and everyone who participates will receive a free Search 4 a Vaccine running vest or t-shirt, and a handy information pack including hints and tips on how to prepare. Meningitis UK's community fund-raising officer Emily Knight said: "This is a great opportunity to take part in what is expected to become a landmark event in the running calendar. Runners will go past many famous landmarks in the capital, including the Houses of Parliament and St. Paul's Cathedral. It will certainly be inspiring." If you would like to take part in the Nationwide Bath Half Marathon and help us achieve our vision, pleasecontact Emily on 0117 373 7373 for a sponsorship pack. We look forward to hearing from you!
Emily Knight, Community fund-raising officer, Meningitis UK.