Friends raise funds in memory of 18-year-old who died from meningitis after headache complaint

He was set to go travelling on a gap year before going to university when tragedy struck.

A talented, all-round sportsman, the 18-year-old, from Shrewsbury, was on a gap year with plans to go travelling, before hoping to study at Newcastle University.

The ambitious fundraising run for Meningitis Now sees former Shrewsbury School students Nick Argyle and Louis Graham attempting to run 187 miles, the equivalent distance between Shrewsbury and Newcastle, in February to honour their friend’s life. Jago’s parents describe him as “a wonderful, loving and supportive brother, friend and son. He was always making people laugh and he lived life to the full. Jago is greatly missed and will always be remembered.”Nick said: “Before this happened, my friends and I had heard of meningitis, but knew almost nothing about it. It really shocked me how little it is talked about in general health talks or in schools given how serious it can be.

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