In support of World Meningitis Day, meningitis prevention advocates will be shining a spotlight on the devastating and debilitating infection that can affect anyone, anywhere, at any time through several Dallas-based initiatives:
Shots 4 Meningitis Charity Golf Outing
Now in its 20th year, Shots 4 Meningitis is dedicated to raising money for meningitis awareness, research, and survivor support. The event will feature:
Typical golf tournament-style play and contests like longest drive, closest to the pin and a hole in one challenge – with a $10,000 prize
Reading of a state proclamation of World Meningitis Day
John Grimes, father to three girls and Dallas resident, sharing his personal story of surviving meningitis while attending Texas Tech University. He is now almost completely blind in both eyes, but grateful to be alive
The funds raised will allow the Foundation to continue its critical work raising awareness of meningitis and supporting survivors and their families whose lives are forever changed from their experience with the disease. For more information visit: shots4meningitis.com.
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