THE Meningitis Trust would like to take this opportunity to thank readers for helping Focus DIY stores raise a fantastic £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 The Countess of Wessex and aims to raise £4m to provide specialist support services to those affected by meningitis.

These include 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.

TONI COLLIER, South West Regional Development Officer, Meningitis Trust.