Sponsored walks
Coming up next | Events throughout the year | Recent event success
New Big Stroll series of walks coming soon!
With our marathon walks now coming to an end, we’re in the process of developing a new programme of day-long countryside walks across the UK. This new initiative will include two new walks in Northern Ireland, in addition to walks in Bristol and North Yorkshire. Dates for the Big Strolls are available below - more information on each walk will be available here soon!
Organise your own walk
Organising your own walk is a fantastic way to raise funds for Meningitis UK. You could choose a gentle sponsored stroll that your friends and family can take part in or a more challenging route - it's completely up to you! Whatever you decide, we'll be there to help you every step of the way with all the help and advice you need to make your walk a great success.
If you would like more information about organising your own walk, please contact Laura Bullock on 0117 303 33 42 or email laurabullock@meningitisuk.org.
Events throughout the year
Meningitis UK organises four sponsored walks throughout the calendar year. We also have several walks organised by our wonderful supporters, most of which are in memory of someone lost to meningitis.
- Saturday 5 May – Big Stroll: North East
- Saturday 2 June – Big Stroll: Northern Ireland (coastal)
- Sunday 3 June – Big Stroll: Northern Ireland (canal)
- Saturday 16 June – Big Stroll: South West
We encourage all supporters to join in our fundraising walks. Every step you make is a step closer to finding a vaccine in our Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign.
If you would like to join in a Meningitis UK sponsored walk, please contact us on 0117 947 63 20 or email information@meningitisuk.org.
If you would like to join in a supporter walk, or indeed if you would like to set up a walk of your own and would like some help, contact Laura Bullock on 0117 303 33 42 or email laurabullock@meningitisuk.org.
Recent event success
Autumn Walk 2011
This year's Autumn Walk from Gateshead to Bristol was our Founder Steve’s final walk and was a hugh success - over £40,000 has been raised so far with money still coming in. We'd like to say a big thank you and well done to everyone who took part along the way.
Summer Stroll 2011
An army of people in yellow t-shirts strode the 13 miles from Keynsham to Bristol City's Ashton Gate Stadium to help us raise vital money and awareness for this year's Summer Stroll. The day was a big success and we're on course to raise £15,000 - a fantastic achievement by all involved!
Spring Walk 2011: Londonderry to Rostrevor
A big thank you to everyone who took part in Steve's last walk in Northern Ireland, helping us raise a fantastic total of £40,000! Well done to you all and thanks to for making Steve's last walk in the province one of our best ever!
Autumn Walk 2010: Bridlington to Brighton
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in this years Autumn Walk. You’ll be pleased to know that Steve Dayman, Meningitis UK's Founder, arrived safely in Brighton after completing the 334 mile journey from Bridlington. With all of your help we are well on our way to raising over £37,000 towards our Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign! Please click here to see the photos from the walk.
Summer Stroll 2010
Our fifth annual Summer Stroll was the most picturesque to date following a new and improved route, taking in Bristol's countryside and historic landmarks. Over 175 walkers strode the 13 miles from Keynsham (near Bath) to Bristol City's Ashton Gate Stadium to help us raise vital funds and awareness. Many thanks to all of you who took part and helped us to raise an impressive £20,000! You can see some photos from the day in our Summer Stroll photo gallery.
Spring Walk 2010: Bordering On A Vaccine
A HUGE thank you to everyone who took part, donated and lent a hand in this year's Spring Walk from Derry to Rostrevor. With your help we managed to raise a phenomenal £40,000!! Steve returned back to us with very sore feet but high spirits after all of the support he received along the way. So thank you for all your hard work and generous donations!
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