The Emily Stillman Foundation

In 2019, I had the honor of working in London with the World Health Organization (WHO) to help draft the roadmap for the “Defeat Meningitis by 2030” campaign. Today, I was honored to speak in Paris at the first high-level meeting to defeat meningitis by 2030. In attendance were the most distinguished partners, health ministers, scientists, journalists and advocates from all over the world. The entire world is working together to reach this goal - it will save lives, save money, and personally, for me - I will fulfill the promise I made my Emily Stillman on that cold February morning 11 years 2 months and 23 days ago. Karly Stillman- thank you for being here with me (and for keeping me calm and grounded). It was important to be here and share Emily’s story and the story of Kim (Patti Wukovits). It was crucial to report our work through The Emily Stillman Foundation and our newly rebranded American Society for Meningitis Prevention. We stand with the world ready and committed to DEFEAT MENINGITIS BY 2030.

I Never Thought to Ask: A Mom’s Quest for Answers with Soleil Moon Frye, Brought to You By GSK | Lifetime Join Soleil Moon Frye, a mother, documentarian and actress who stole our hearts as a child, as she embarks on a journey of discovery about meningitis B, an uncommon but potentially deadly disease that teens and young adults 16-23 are at an increased risk for.

We are so proud of our work.

Thanks to The Emily Stillman Foundation we are able to provide important vaccines such as Meningitis, Tdap, Pneumonia, and more at no cost. Vaccines have played an important role in minimizing the risk of serious illness around the world for more than a century. Call 248.309.3752 to make an appointment.

For more information on the Emily Stillman Foundation and the they do in our community visit:

https://www.foreveremily.org

Photo by: Gustavo Fring

Come visit us at booth 2356

We’re at the American Academy of Pediatrics annual meeting making sure all pediatricians are talking to their patients about the vaccine!

Despite beginning to come to a close, advocating and educating on the dangers of does not have to end.

Our dedicated helps us prevent this heartbreaking disease year-round and we invite you to join this nationwide group of advocates to help us carry out our mission in the days and weeks to come.

In addition to joining our B-team, if you haven't shared one of our new social media graphics in support of this day, would you consider taking a minute to share one?

Join our B-team: https://tinyurl.com/BTeamWMD2022.

TODAY is and our 4th National Day of Action Against Meningitis B!

Do you have a minute today to help us protect the health of adolescents and young adults? All you have to do is share one of our new social graphics as your act of advocacy and that can be as simple as sharing this post to your feed with a note about why preventing is so important.

Some reasons include:

- 70% of all meningococcal meningitis cases among 17-22 year olds are Meningitis B.
- 78.2% of 17-year-olds have NOT received at least one dose of the MenB vaccine as compared to 11.1% having NOT received at least one dose of the MenACWY vaccine.
- More than 80% of parents have not heard of the MenB vaccine.

Check back in with our page throughout the day as we'll be posting each of our new graphics. Can't wait? Additional graphic options can be found on our website: https://meningitisbactionproject.org/edu-graphics.



cc: Kimberly Coffey Foundation The Emily Stillman Foundation Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) Meningitis Research Foundation

We 💜 nurses! We’re at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners annual conference this week talking to nurse practitioners about meningitis vaccination. Are you here too? Stop by and say 👋🏼… lots of free materials for your offices!

Today we share this post from our sister Foundation - in memory of dear Kimberly on the 10th anniversary of her passing.

Ten years ago today, the world lost Kimberly Coffey to Meningitis B at the age of 17. Kim's dream was to be a pediatric nurse and save children's lives. Her legacy continues to save lives each and every day. Kimberly Coffey Foundation Meningitis B Action Project

"While the stress of finals and graduation is significant, the danger of meningococcal disease is much greater. Meningococcal disease affects your future far more than a less-than-desirable grade. Encourage your child to get vaccinated for all forms of meningococcal disease."

Alicia Stillman, of Michigan and Florida, is the director of The Emily Stillman Foundation.

Meningitis kills; Please vaccinate students Commentary: Meningitis is breaking out in Florida colleges; please see that your child is vaccinated against all strains of the deadly disease.

This we appreciate and celebrate all the women in our network who continue to break barriers, make history, and champion advocacy and education efforts both big and small.

MenB Student Hub — Meningitis B Action Project This hub is a central resource for peer health educators and students on all things Meningitis B. Our goal is to make it easier for you to educate and advocate for Meningitis B (MenB) prevention on college campuses. All materials and resources have been created in collaboration with an amazing group...

What is bacterial meningitis? Illness kills Oklahoma State baseball recruit, family says “A lot of people know about the competitor he was, but the biggest loss is the great teammate and friend that he was.”

Are all vaccinations up to date ?

Michigan meningitis case ID'd: All who attended 2 frat events at U-M, MSU need antibiotics If you attended fraternity events in Ann Arbor and East Lansing Jan. 20 and Jan. 22, you may have been exposed to meningitis and need antibiotics.

Being a college student living on campus is a risk factor for . We only know of 42 colleges and universities that require the Meningitis B vaccine (MenB). Make sure that your loved ones aged 16-23 are as protected as possible by receiving both the MenACWY and the vaccines. It takes two to be fully immunized against meningococcal disease!

We are proud to partner with the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic. A vaccinated community is a healthy community.

Here at GBCHC we have vaccinations onsite for Hepatitis, Flu, Pneumonia, Meningitis, Shingles, and Tdap. Our vaccination program is graciously funded by the Emily Stillman Foundation.

So excited to speak to the National Association of School Nurses today along with Alex Singer from VaxTeen on improving adolescent vaccination rates - including ! School nurses are our front line to reaching students and their parents, and making sure they have the resources and insights to do so is incredibly important.

"I miss Emily most when enjoying the things and activities Emily loved and we once enjoyed together - sushi, musicals, puzzles, reality TV. These things and activities will never be the same for me."

- Karly Stillman (Emily's Sister)

Today we have the power to prevent . Ensure your loved ones aged 16-23 have received both types of vaccines - and .

cc: The Emily Stillman Foundation

Paula Abdul | Cameo Check out this Cameo by Paula Abdul for Patti and Alicia!

Coming up next is Alicia! Starting off the morning talking about to WVNU Lite 97.5fm in Cincinnati...then on to 98.5 WYTX in Charlotte, followed by Omaha, Green Bay, WPHM Radio in Detroit, WKNY Radio in New York, Jackson, WRUU - 107.5 FM Savannah, 1330 WFIN in Toledo, KKVI Radio Dallas, Seattle, Roanoke...and Altooona, PA. Phew!

Help us spread awareness surrounding the importance of vaccination tomorrow in support of World Meningitis Day .

The Emily Stillman Foundation is sad to learn of the loss of Nick Springer. Nick was a survivor of meningitis, which he contracted while away at summer camp. In addition to being a dear friend, he was a fierce advocate and a true champion. May his witty sense of humor and the smile that always brightened his eyes give strength to all who loved him. Please use this opportunity to make sure you are vaccinated to honor Nick’s memory.