The Meningitis Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank readers in south west England for helping FOCUS DIY stores raise £21,121 towards the Support for Life appeal.

Stores across the UK held fun days in September and raised an amazing £100,000 nationwide for the Meningitis Trust.

The 'Support for Life' Appeal was launched in September by Her Royal Highness, The Countess of Wessex and aims to raise £4m to provide specialist support services to those affected by meningitis, including a 24 hour nurse-led Helpline, financial grants, counselling and home visits.

Through the continued commitment of your readers and companies like Focus DIY we can continue the fight against meningitis across the UK.

T Collier

South West Regional Development Officer

Meningitis Trust