Seamie Langan passed away tragically on 5^th October 2022 at the age of 19 after being hit with an aggressive form of bacterial meningococcal meningitis. Seamie grew up on a dairy farm in Ballygar, Co. Galway with his parents and three siblings. He loved farming and the outdoors, but he also loved life. He was full of fun and had many friends, both young and old.

Friends and family have come together to organise a tractor and truck run in Ballygar on Sunday May 5^th 2024 in memory of Seamie, and to mark his 21st birthday which occurs this year. A fundraising auction will also be held that night in Kenny’s Bar, Ballygar. All proceeds will be donated to charity. Charities being supported are ACT for Meningitis which aims to raise awareness and educate society about the signs and symptoms of meningitis and Rosabel’s Rooms which provides support to bereaved families following the death of a child. Donations will also be made to the ICU department of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe and Ballygar graveyard.

Meningitis is the inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by infection. It can affect people of any age and can be fatal, therefore requires immediate medical care. Bacterial meningitis is the most common dangerous type of meningitis and can be fatal within 24 hours.There are effective treatments and vaccines against some of the main bacterial causes of meningitis. However, meningitis remains a significant threat around the world. [Source: World Health Organisation:Meningitis (who.int)]. Click the link below to find out more about the signs and symptoms of meningitis and available vaccinations:

https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/vaccinepreventable/bacterialmeningitis/factsheets/

We hope that this fundraiser will generate much needed funds for charity while also raising awareness around meningitis. Please donate as generously as you can in memory of Seamie.

Shine 'em up for Seamie

Orlaith Kelly

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