THE Meningitis Trust thanks readers in the North West for helping Focus DIY stores raise a fantastic £16,486 towards the 'Support for Life' appeal.

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

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

CHRISTINE HUGHES, North West Regional Development Officer, Meningitis Trust.